Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- George Leeman
- Alcuin of York
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Jubbergate
- The Council of Arles
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Middleham Jewel
- Is York Cursed?
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- King Edward II and York
- Mary Ward
- Viking Silk Cap
- The First Railway Station
- York Art Gallery
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Ripon College for Women
- York's Airfield