Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Norman Minster
- The Medieval Castle
- Gold Arm Ring
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Stonegate
- The Guildhall
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Crest of York St John College
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Hospitium
- York Union Gas Works
- St Columba's United Reformed Church