Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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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...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Our Lady's Row
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Guildhall
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Roman Fortress
- Bone Trial Piece
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Fire in the Minster
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Mansion House
- St Martin Le Grand Church