Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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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 Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Constantius Chlorus
- A New Vision For York
- Anglian Cross
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The York Hoard
- Teaching the Poor
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Is York Cursed?
- York Bombed
- Viking Coins
- Holy Trinity Church
- Minster Library
- Judges Lodging
- The Shambles
- The Mystery Plays