Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Council of Arles
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fire in the Minster
- The Abbot's House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Art Gallery
- Crest of York St John College