Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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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.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Constantius Chlorus
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Victoria Bar
- York Central Library
- King Edward II and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Bombed
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Sixties York
- York Art Gallery