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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward III and York
- Statue of the God Mars
- Inscription to Hecules
- Olive Oil Container
- Alcuin of York
- A New Vision For York
- Guy Fawkes
- Stonegate
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Richard II and York
- Bronze weights
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Fire in the Minster
- King's Manor - Victorian