Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- Second World War York
- Bronze weights
- The 1190 Massacre
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Basilica
- Water Lanes
- View from Station Rise
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Union Gas Works
- York in the fifteenth Century
- York Garrison
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Abbot's House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Jubbergate