Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Red Tower
- Jubbergate
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- St Crux's Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- Viking Silk Cap
- Roman Head Pot
- The Multangular Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- John Carr - Architect
- Gold Arm Ring
- Olive Oil Container
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The White Rose of York