Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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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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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Bombed
- Clifford's Tower
- Monk Bar
- The Guildhall
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- George Leeman
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman Abbey
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Council of Arles
- The Roman Fortress
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Aldwark Synagogue