Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Anglian Cross
- Fire in the Minster
- The Retreat
- The Abbot's House
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Vikings and Christianity
- Gold Finger Ring
- Viking Silk Cap
- Clifford's Tower
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Medieval Castle