Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Bone Trial Piece
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Mystery Plays
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Greyfriars
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Central Library
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Mithras and Arimanius
- View from Station Rise
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York Castle Museum
- Inscription to Hecules
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Anglian Cross
- The Battle of Marston Moor