Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Vikings and Christianity
- Roman Head Pot
- The Female Prison
- The Medieval Castle
- King Edward II and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- First World War Memorial
- Barker Tower
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Battle of the Standard
- Teaching the Poor
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Olive Oil Container