Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Barker Tower
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Minster Library
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Silk Cap
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Olive Oil Container
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Railway Institute
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- All Saints Church, North Street