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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Castle Museum
- Silver Strap Ends
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Mansion House
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Transport Moves On
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Roman Head Pot
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Mystery Plays
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop