Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- The Norman Castle
- Holy Trinity Church
- Crest of York St John College
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Railway Institute
- Treasurer's House
- The Council of Arles
- Guy Fawkes
- The County Court House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Coat of Arms
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Teaching the Poor
- The Cawood Sword