Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Second World War York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- 62 Low Petergate
- William Etty, Artist
- The Cawood Sword
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Victoria Bar
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The 1190 Massacre
- The First Minster
- Guy Fawkes
- Gold Arm Ring