Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- A New Walk
- King Edward III and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Second World War York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Roman Fortress
- The Retreat
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Red Tower
- Lendal Bridge
- Barker Tower
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York's Coat of Arms
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Walmgate Bar
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window