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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- Viking Boot
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Medieval Castle
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Retreat
- Victoria Bar
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Medieval Abbey
- Micklegate Bar
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The White Rose of York
- York and the Holocaust
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Silver Strap Ends