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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Middleham Jewel
- The York Hoard
- The Roman Fortress
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Abbot's House
- St Crux's Church
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Roman Head Pot
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Richard III and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Garrison