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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Viking Boot
- The Norman Abbey
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Treasurer's House
- York Castle Museum
- Bootham Bar
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Female Prison
- The Multangular Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Victoria Bar
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Hospitium
- Vale of York Viking Hoard