Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- The County Court House
- Gold Finger Ring
- York's Airfield
- Fire in the Minster
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Treasurer's House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Central Library
- The York Observatory
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The First Minster
- Walmgate Bar
- Viking Boot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- New Shopping Centres