Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- The Basilica
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- York Garrison
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Edward III and York
- De Grey Rooms
- Lendal Bridge
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Minster Library
- Silver Strap Ends
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters