Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Victoria Bar
- The Roman Fortress
- The Norman Minster
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- St William's Shrine
- York Art Gallery
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The York Hoard
- York Castle Museum
- William Etty, Artist
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Fire in the Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Mithras and Arimanius