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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Medieval Castle
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Ripon College for Women
- Vikings and Christianity
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Lendal Bridge
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Guy Fawkes
- Norman Window Frame
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Judges Lodging
- Barley Hall
- St Columba's United Reformed Church