Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mystery Plays
- New Earswick
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Medieval Abbey
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bone Trial Piece
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Greyfriars
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Edward III and York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Abbot's House
- Silver Strap Ends
- The First Minster
- Eric Bloodaxe