Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Assembly Rooms
- Statue of Napoleon
- First World War York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Basilica
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Mansion House
- The Norman Castle
- Holy Trinity Church
- Gold Arm Ring
- A New Vision For York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Edward III and York
- Fire in the Minster
- Elizabeth Boardingham