Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Royal Station Hotel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Viking Coins
- York Art Gallery
- Vikings and Christianity
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Boot
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Assembly Rooms
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- New Shopping Centres