Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- Bone Trial Piece
- 62 Low Petergate
- Walmgate Bar
- King Edward III and York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- Victoria Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Norman House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Fire in the Minster
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Hospitium
- Statue of an Athlete
- Military Belt Fitting