Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- York Bombed
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bronze weights
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Norman Castle
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- William Etty, Artist
- St William's Shrine
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York's Airfield
- Bone Trial Piece
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Horn of Ulf
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Cawood Sword