Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Crest of York St John College
- Middleham Jewel
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Medieval Abbey
- Water Lanes
- King Edward II and York
- Judges Lodging
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Coat of Arms
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Statue of an Athlete
- Ouse Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior