Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The New Theatre
- The County Court House
- King Edward I and York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Council of Arles
- Scarborough Bridge
- Medieval Prisons
- York and the Holocaust
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Silver Strap Ends
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Viking Coins
- The Medieval Abbey
- De Grey Rooms
- Inside the Roman Fortress