Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York's Airfield
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Barker Tower
- The Mansion House
- Statue of Napoleon
- Ouse Bridge
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Guildhall
- De Grey Rooms
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Assembly Rooms
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Micklegate Bar
- Anglian Carving
- Norman Window Frame