Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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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.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Jubbergate
- The Red Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Vikings and Christianity
- King Richard II and York
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Treasurer's House
- The First Railway Station
- Victoria Bar
- Judges Lodging
- York Bombed
- The Pilgrimage of Grace