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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- First World War York
- Viking Coins
- The Red Tower
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Cawood Sword
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Church of St Helen
- St Crux's Church
- The Medieval Abbey
- Roman Head Pot
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Norman Abbey
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Multangular Tower
- The End of the Abbey
- Olive Oil Container