Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Viking Coins
- The Norman Abbey
- The Red Tower
- Judges Lodging
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Jubbergate
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Multangular Tower
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Scarborough Bridge
- Barker Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- Holy Trinity Church
- Our Lady's Row