Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Medieval Prisons
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Fishergate Bar
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bone Trial Piece
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Norman Abbey
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York Union Gas Works
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Guildhall
- The Retreat
- The Abbot's House