Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Gold Arm Ring
- Alcuin of York
- Bootham School
- A New Walk
- Feeding Roman York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- A New Vision For York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Clifford's Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Railway Institute
- Margaret Clitherow
- Fire in the Minster
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Assembly Rooms