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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Scarborough Bridge
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Council of Arles
- Ouse Bridge
- Jewbury Cemetery
- King Edward III and York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Mystery Plays
- Guy Fawkes
- Middleham Jewel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Bootham School
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Minster Library
- The Assembly Rooms
- De Grey Rooms