Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York Garrison
- Bone Trial Piece
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Alcuin of York
- The White Rose of York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Mansion House
- Water Lanes
- King Edward I and York
- Ripon College for Women
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed