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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Norman Castle
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Debtors' Prison
- Water Lanes
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Castle Museum
- York Central Library
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Yorkshire Museum
- Clifford's Tower
- View from Station Rise
- The Council of Arles
- The Minster in the 18th Century