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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Is York Cursed?
- Norman Window Frame
- Bronze weights
- York Garrison
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Railway Institute
- The End of the Abbey
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Olave
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The First Minster
- Viking Sword Pommel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Guy Fawkes