Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- First World War Memorial
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Coins
- A New Vision For York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Silk Cap
- Guy Fawkes
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Retreat
- Treasurer's House
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Our Lady's Row
- The Norman Castle
- Ouse Bridge
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Cawood Sword