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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Barker Tower
- Is York Cursed?
- The Norman Castle
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Debtors' Prison
- Fishergate Bar
- The Horn of Ulf
- Mary Ward
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Roman Chimney Pot
- New Earswick
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York Central Library
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Ripon College for Women