Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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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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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- Anglian Cross
- Holy Trinity Church
- Viking Male Grooming
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Victorian Prison Building
- A New Walk
- The New Theatre
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Jubbergate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Norman House
- The Basilica
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- George Leeman