Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- King Richard III and York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Minster in Viking Times
- New Earswick
- Our Lady's Row
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Assembly Rooms
- The County Court House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- A New University
- The Norman Minster
- The Medieval Castle
- Industrial Upheaval
- Statue of the God Mars