Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Medieval Prisons
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Central Library
- Monk Bar
- Alcuin of York
- Transport Moves On
- Middleham Jewel
- The Cawood Sword
- Anglian Cross
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Yorkshire Museum
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Lendal Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- Roman Head Pot
- Holy Trinity Church