Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Medieval Castle
- The First Minster
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The New Theatre
- Norman Window Frame
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Medieval Minster
- Minster Library
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop