Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- York Union Gas Works
- The Horn of Ulf
- The York Hoard
- St Crux's Church
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Statue of Napoleon
- Stonegate
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Medieval Minster
- The Female Prison
- The Red Tower
- Bronze weights
- Anglian Carving
- Judges Lodging