Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Garrison
- Bootham School
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The First Minster
- King Edward III and York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Norman Minster
- St Crux's Church
- Bootham Bar
- De Grey Rooms
- Fishergate Bar
- King Richard II and York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Head Pot
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- King Richard III and York