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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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bronze weights
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King's Manor - Victorian
- De Grey Rooms
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Railway Institute
- The County Court House
- Judges Lodging
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Statue of Napoleon
- Stonegate
- Treasurer's House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Black Death