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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Council of Arles
- Dick Turpin
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Middleham Jewel
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Medieval Prisons
- Statue of Napoleon
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- King Richard III and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Margaret Clitherow
- John Carr - Architect