Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Council of Arles
- York Bombed
- Church of St Olave
- Statue of an Athlete
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Teaching the Poor
- First World War Memorial
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- New Shopping Centres
- The 1190 Massacre
- Clifford's Tower
- Judges Lodging
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers