Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The York Hoard
- King Edward III and York
- The Medieval Castle
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Dick Turpin
- The Basilica
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Boot
- The Guildhall
- York Garrison
- The Council of Arles
- The Mansion House
- John Carr - Architect
- Mary Ward
- First World War Memorial
- Crest of York St John College
- Yorkshire Museum