Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Minster
- York's Airfield
- Minster Library
- Alcuin of York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The New Theatre
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Treasurer's House
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Retreat
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Inscription to Hecules
- The County Court House
- Norman Window Frame
- The Assembly Rooms