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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Teaching the Poor
- The York Helmet
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Feeding Roman York
- Church of St Helen
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- A New University
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Statue of Napoleon