Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Male Grooming
- York Central Library
- Silver Strap Ends
- Clifford's Tower
- Medieval Prisons
- Alcuin of York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York and the Holocaust
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- View from Station Rise
- Inscription to Hecules
- Holy Trinity Church
- The County Court House
- John Carr - Architect
- Norman Window Frame
- New Shopping Centres