Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- A New University
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Anglian Cross
- Viking Boot
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Mystery Plays
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Male Grooming
- Lendal Bridge
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Olive Oil Container
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Cawood Sword
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Barker Tower