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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Silver Strap Ends
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Roman Fortress
- The Norman House
- The Norman Castle
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Anglian Cross
- The Medieval Castle
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York St John in the 20th Century
- New Shopping Centres
- Is York Cursed?
- Dick Turpin