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 Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- A New Vision For York
- Fire in the Minster
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Feeding Roman York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Holy Trinity Church
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Lendal Tower
- The White Rose of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York's Coat of Arms