Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard III and York
- The White Rose of York
- The End of the Abbey
- John Carr - Architect
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Silver Strap Ends
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- King's Manor - Victorian
- St Crux's Church
- Rebuilt in Stone
- George Leeman
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Stonegate
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Ouse Bridge