Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Monk Bar
- The Shambles
- The End of the Abbey
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- A New Vision For York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Alcuin of York
- Water Lanes
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Guy Fawkes
- Gold Finger Ring
- Viking Coins
- The Mystery Plays