Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- The Multangular Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Castle Museum
- The Battle of the Standard
- Stonegate
- William Etty, Artist
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Skeldergate Bridge
- A Pipkin
- First World War York
- The Basilica
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Transport Moves On
- The Horn of Ulf
- Aldwark Synagogue