Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Hospitium
- The New Theatre
- Constantius Chlorus
- The York Observatory
- Monk Bar
- York Castle Museum
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Roman Fortress
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Olive Oil Container
- The 1190 Massacre
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Teaching the Poor