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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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The End of the Abbey
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Fire in the Minster
- Silver Strap Ends
- Roman Head Pot
- The Norman Minster
- Bootham Bar
- The First Minster
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Viking Coins
- Monk Bar
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Statue of Napoleon