Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- A New Vision For York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Is York Cursed?
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York Castle Museum
- York Garrison
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Olave
- The York Hoard
- Bone Trial Piece
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King Edward III and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- George Leeman