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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Anglian Cross
- The Basilica
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Gold Finger Ring
- Clifford's Tower
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King Richard II and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Greyfriars
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Norman Minster
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Church of St Helen
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector