Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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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...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward II and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bronze weights
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Walmgate Bar
- Water Lanes
- The Roman Fortress
- Crest of York St John College
- Yorkshire Museum
- Constantius Chlorus
- Stonegate
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Female Prison