Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- First World War York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Mary Ward
- The Multangular Tower
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Art Gallery
- Gold Finger Ring
- Bronze weights
- Holy Trinity Church
- The 1190 Massacre
- Silver Strap Ends
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Norman Window Frame
- Crest of York St John College
- Barker Tower
- Fire in the Minster
- The Mystery Plays