Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Barker Tower
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Council of Arles
- Lendal Tower
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Walmgate Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Barley Hall
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- A Pipkin
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'