Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Inscription to Hecules
- New Earswick
- Norman Window Frame
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- De Grey Rooms
- King Edward II and York
- The Medieval Minster
- York Railway Station
- King Richard II and York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Treasurer's House
- The White Rose of York
- The Battle of the Standard
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Holy Trinity Church