Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Fishergate Bar
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Second World War York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Guildhall
- The Assembly Rooms
- Anglian Cross
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Male Grooming
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Holy Trinity Church
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Abbey
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Roman Chimney Pot