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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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Lendal Bridge
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The County Court House
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Guildhall
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Viking Male Grooming
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Medieval Abbey
- A New Vision For York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- John Carr - Architect
- The Shambles
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- View from Station Rise