Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- St William's Shrine
- 62 Low Petergate
- The York Hoard
- Vikings and Christianity
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Boot
- The County Court House
- The Black Death
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Mansion House
- Walmgate Bar
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa