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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Cawood Sword
- St Crux's Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Medieval Minster
- The Shambles
- Norman Window Frame
- The Mystery Plays
- The Medieval Abbey
- The New Theatre
- Gold Arm Ring
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Norman Minster
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Viking Silk Cap