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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Roman Head Pot
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Abbot's House
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Minster Library
- Barker Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Lendal Bridge
- The Female Prison
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The First Railway Station
- The Hospitium
- Olive Oil Container
- Military Belt Fitting
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Cawood Sword
- Inscription from Fortress Gate