Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Victoria Bar
- The Abbot's House
- The Railway Institute
- The Norman Castle
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Alcuin of York
- Viking Boot
- The Norman Abbey
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward II and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Military Belt Fitting
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Assembly Rooms
- Treasurer's House
- The Basilica