Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Transport Moves On
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- First World War Memorial
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Margaret Clitherow
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Mary Ward
- The County Court House
- King Richard III and York
- The Mystery Plays
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle