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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Anglian Cross
- Feeding Roman York
- The Abbot's House
- The Female Prison
- Middleham Jewel
- St Crux's Church
- York Art Gallery
- The Multangular Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- Teaching the Poor
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The York Observatory
- The Mystery Plays
- York Garrison