Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Walmgate Bar
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Council of Arles
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Norman Abbey
- Teaching the Poor
- Our Lady's Row
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King Richard III and York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Statue of the God Mars
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York