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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Cawood Sword
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Bombed
- A Pipkin
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Rowntree Park
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Medieval Prisons
- Fire in the Minster