Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Retreat
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Fishergate Bar
- The Basilica
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Norman Abbey
- Mary Ward
- Silver Strap Ends
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Ripon College for Women
- St William's Shrine
- Jubbergate
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Walmgate Bar