Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Battle of the Standard
- Church of St Helen
- The Norman House
- Bone Trial Piece
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- John Carr - Architect
- York's Airfield
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Holy Trinity Church
- Walmgate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop