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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Church of St Helen
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- First World War Memorial
- Walmgate Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Barley Hall
- Minster Library
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Cinema Comes to York
- The York Helmet
- Treasurer's House
- York Garrison
- Military Belt Fitting