Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Is York Cursed?
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- View from Station Rise
- Military Belt Fitting
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bone Trial Piece
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Basilica
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Skeldergate Bridge
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Norman Abbey
- The Norman House
- John Carr - Architect
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street