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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward I and York
- The Greyfriars
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Coins
- Olive Oil Container
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Bar Convent
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- A New University
- York Garrison
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Micklegate Bar
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York Bombed