Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Medieval Abbey
- Anglian Carving
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Jubbergate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The New Theatre
- Clifford's Tower
- Transport Moves On
- The End of the Abbey