Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Alcuin of York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Water Lanes
- King Edward II and York
- The York Hoard
- Fishergate Bar
- Barker Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Rebuilt in Stone
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bootham School
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Medieval Castle
- The Basilica
- The George Fox Incident
- The Black Death
- The Medieval Minster