Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- York Art Gallery
- The Female Prison
- William Etty, Artist
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Anglian Carving
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Greyfriars
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Jubbergate
- Walmgate Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Inscription to Hecules
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions