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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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 York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- George Leeman
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Crest of York St John College
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Gold Finger Ring
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Is York Cursed?
- Gold Arm Ring
- William Etty, Artist
- View from Station Rise
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Anglian Cross
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York Railway Station