Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The York Observatory
- John Carr - Architect
- First World War Memorial
- The Hospitium
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Fire in the Minster
- Lendal Tower
- King's Manor - Victorian
- King Edward III and York
- The Medieval Castle
- Ouse Bridge
- Lendal Bridge
- Water Lanes
- Margaret Clitherow
- De Grey Rooms