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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Holy Trinity Church
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- First World War Memorial
- Mary Ward
- York Central Library
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Greyfriars
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Norman Minster
- The End of the Abbey
- Stonegate
- The County Court House
- Viking Male Grooming
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Castle Museum
- Teaching the Poor