Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Industrial Upheaval
- A New Walk
- The Norman Castle
- The Retreat
- The Abbot's House
- Scarborough Bridge
- Clifford's Tower
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Black Death
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The First Minster
- Viking Boot
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Minster in Viking Times
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Statue of an Athlete
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Holy Trinity Church