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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- The County Court House
- Walmgate Bar
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- New Shopping Centres
- Olive Oil Container
- Lendal Bridge
- Viking Silk Cap
- Lendal Tower
- Crest of York St John College
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Judges Lodging
- Yorkshire Museum
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Church of St Olave