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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Scarborough Bridge
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Teaching the Poor
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Basilica
- York Castle Museum
- Bootham Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- Vikings and Christianity
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Hospitium
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Battle of the Standard