Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Medieval Castle
- The Black Death
- The Shambles
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Middleham Jewel
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Crest of York St John College
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Walmgate Bar
- Jubbergate
- Viking Boot