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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- The First Minster
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Norman Castle
- Lendal Bridge
- Amber Bead Workshop
- St William's Shrine
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Basilica
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- George Leeman
- King Richard III and York
- Micklegate Bar
- The York Helmet
- York's Airfield
- Church of St Helen