Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Helmet
- Transport Moves On
- William Etty, Artist
- The Cawood Sword
- Victoria Bar
- Gold Arm Ring
- King Edward II and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Olive Oil Container
- York and the Holocaust
- Lendal Tower
- Yorkshire Museum
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Bootham Bar
- Feeding Roman York
- The Council of Arles
- John Carr - Architect