Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Ripon College for Women
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Anglian Cross
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Military Belt Fitting
- Inscription to Hecules
- Roman Head Pot
- King Edward II and York
- The First Railway Station
- Lendal Bridge
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Horn of Ulf
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Mansion House