Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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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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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- Dick Turpin
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Norman Window Frame
- Feeding Roman York
- King Edward III and York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- A New Walk
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Female Prison
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Retreat
- Walmgate Bar
- York Garrison
- The Guildhall
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'