Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Mystery Plays
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Male Grooming
- The White Rose of York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Coins
- Crest of York St John College
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- View from Station Rise
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York St John in the 20th Century