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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The First Railway Station
- The Norman Minster
- Water Lanes
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Our Lady's Row
- King Richard III and York
- York and the Holocaust
- De Grey Rooms
- York Castle Museum
- Roman Head Pot
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The White Rose of York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Monk Bar