Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Multangular Tower
- Fishergate Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- First World War York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Judges Lodging
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Norman Abbey
- Clifford's Tower
- The Female Prison
- Dick Turpin
- King Richard II and York
- The Norman Castle
- The Medieval Castle
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Greyfriars