Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- Olive Oil Container
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- View from Station Rise
- The Female Prison
- Alcuin of York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- York Central Library
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Transport Moves On
- King Edward III and York
- The Red Tower
- York Garrison
- Statue of Napoleon
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Norman House