Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Garrison
- The Norman Abbey
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Royal Station Hotel
- Minster Library
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Statue of an Athlete
- De Grey Rooms
- Norman Window Frame
- Guy Fawkes
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward II and York
- Dick Turpin
- Eric Bloodaxe