Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Viking Coins
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Norman Abbey
- Olive Oil Container
- The Multangular Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Gold Arm Ring
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Ripon College for Women
- The York Observatory
- The Council of Arles