Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Constantius Chlorus
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Statue of Napoleon
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Fishergate Bar
- York's Coat of Arms
- Judges Lodging
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Male Grooming
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Edward III and York
- Church of All Saints Pavement