Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Norman Abbey
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- First World War Memorial
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King Richard II and York
- Teaching the Poor
- Church of St Olave
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Boot
- The Bar Convent
- Victoria Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Statue of the God Mars
- Gold Arm Ring
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York's first historian: Francis Drake