Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Fairfax House
- Feeding Roman York
- York Central Library
- Barley Hall
- Military Belt Fitting
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Gold Finger Ring
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Industrial Upheaval
- Guy Fawkes
- The Council of Arles
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Olive Oil Container