Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- The Roman Fortress
- De Grey Rooms
- York's Coat of Arms
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Monk Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- King Richard III and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bootham Bar
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Alcuin of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre