Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Red Tower
- York Railway Station
- York Garrison
- The White Rose of York
- Church of St Helen
- Silver Strap Ends
- Ripon College for Women
- Stonegate
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Black Death
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Crest of York St John College