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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Holocaust
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The New Theatre
- Norman Window Frame
- Anglian Carving
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bootham School
- Viking Coins
- Anglian Cross
- Bronze weights
- New Earswick
- A New Vision For York
- St William's Shrine
- Church of St Helen
- Treasurer's House
- York Railway Station
- King's Manor - Victorian