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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Holy Trinity Church
- Minster Library
- The White Rose of York
- Cinema Comes to York
- King Edward I and York
- The Retreat
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Richard II and York
- Water Lanes
- The Norman Minster
- Medieval Prisons
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop