Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- St William's Shrine
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Fire in the Minster
- Walmgate Bar
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- George Leeman
- York Railway Station
- The End of the Abbey
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- A New University
- The Norman House
- York Castle Museum
- Guy Fawkes
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- A New Vision For York
- The County Court House
- King's Manor - Victorian