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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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Royal Station Hotel
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The First Railway Station
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Guildhall
- Second World War York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Monk Bar
- Norman Window Frame
- The Norman Minster
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Black Death