Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Walmgate Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The County Court House
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York Central Library
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Abbot's House
- Inscription to Hecules
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Roman Head Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Tombstone of Julia Velva