Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Bar Convent
- Clifford's Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Industrial Upheaval
- Statue of the God Mars
- Dick Turpin
- Alcuin of York
- Anglian Cross
- Barker Tower
- The Medieval Minster
- The First Minster
- York's Coat of Arms
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The End of the Abbey