Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Railway Station
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Medieval Castle
- Transport Moves On
- Gold Finger Ring
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Lendal Tower
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Middleham Jewel
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Teaching the Poor