Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- King Edward II and York
- King Edward I and York
- The First Minster
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- York Union Gas Works
- York Art Gallery
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bronze weights
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Viking Silk Cap
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Royal Station Hotel