Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Is York Cursed?
- The Shambles
- The Debtors' Prison
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York Castle Museum
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York's Coat of Arms
- York's Airfield
- Ouse Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Mystery Plays