Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York's Airfield
- Clifford's Tower
- Feeding Roman York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Bar Convent
- Statue of Napoleon
- St William's Shrine
- The York Hoard
- John Carr - Architect
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Our Lady's Row
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Castle Museum
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Viking Male Grooming