Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- Barley Hall
- Bronze weights
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Our Lady's Row
- Viking Boot
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Viking Male Grooming
- Church of St Wilfrid
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Retreat
- Bone Trial Piece
- York Central Library
- The Norman Abbey
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Multangular Tower
- John Carr - Architect