Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- First World War York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Lendal Tower
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Royal Station Hotel
- York's Airfield
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Teaching the Poor
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Walmgate Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Lendal Bridge
- The First Railway Station
- A New Vision For York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Viking Coins
- York's Coat of Arms