Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Norman Abbey
- The White Rose of York
- York's Airfield
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Mystery Plays
- Water Lanes
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Rowntree Park
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Plum Cakes for Christmas