Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bootham School
- St William's Shrine
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- First World War York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The End of the Abbey
- Lendal Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Teaching the Poor
- Fairfax House
- The Assembly Rooms
- Fire in the Minster
- The York Observatory
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- A New Walk