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 Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- The End of the Abbey
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Richard III and York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Second World War York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Norman Minster
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Barker Tower
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Yorkshire Museum
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Horn of Ulf