Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Railway Station
- Transport Moves On
- Statue of Napoleon
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The County Court House
- Fire in the Minster
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Railway Institute
- Bronze weights
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Victoria Bar