Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Margaret Clitherow
- York and the Holocaust
- A New Walk
- The Battle of the Standard
- St William's Shrine
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Shambles
- Minster Library
- St Crux's Church
- First World War York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- King Edward III and York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Royal Station Hotel