Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Union Gas Works
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Statue of the God Mars
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Female Prison
- New Earswick
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Middleham Jewel
- Teaching the Poor
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Alcuin of York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The York Hoard