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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Clifford's Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Teaching the Poor
- The Hospitium
- The Female Prison
- Water Lanes
- A New Walk
- Alcuin of York
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Council of Arles
- The York Hoard
- The Abbot's House
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The New Theatre