Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Holy Trinity Church
- New Earswick
- King Richard III and York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Lendal Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Guy Fawkes
- Fishergate Bar
- The Norman House
- Sixties York
- Industrial Upheaval
- Ouse Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- Bootham Bar
- Micklegate Bar
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- A New Vision For York