Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Viking Coins
- The Guildhall
- Minster Library
- The Battle of the Standard
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The First Minster
- Treasurer's House
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Fire in the Minster
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Crest of York St John College
- The Norman Castle
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Shambles