Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King Edward III and York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- York Union Gas Works
- The Debtors' Prison
- King Edward I and York
- The Council of Arles
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Assembly Rooms
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Helen