Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Roman Fortress
- The Medieval Minster
- The Hospitium
- The Norman Minster
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Horn of Ulf
- Micklegate Bar
- The Debtors' Prison
- A New Vision For York
- John Carr - Architect
- York Castle Museum
- St Crux's Church