Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- William Etty, Artist
- The Debtors' Prison
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Olive Oil Container
- Sixties York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Norman House
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York Garrison
- George Leeman
- Roman Head Pot