Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- A New Vision For York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Black Death
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Stonegate
- Roman Head Pot
- York Bombed
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bronze weights
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Crest of York St John College
- Micklegate Bar
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Ripon College for Women