Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The First Minster
- The Shambles
- King Richard III and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Victorian Prison Building
- A New Vision For York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York Railway Station
- The Retreat
- The Basilica
- York's Coat of Arms
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King Edward III and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Ripon College for Women
- Roman Chimney Pot