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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Norman Window Frame
- John Carr - Architect
- The Guildhall
- St William's Shrine
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Viking Coins
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Roman Fortress
- A Pipkin
- The Mystery Plays
- King Richard II and York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Barker Tower