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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Carving
- Cinema Comes to York
- York Garrison
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Fishergate Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- Royal Station Hotel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- King Edward III and York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York in the fifteenth Century