Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- De Grey Rooms
- Lendal Bridge
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Jubbergate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Church of St Olave
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Hospitium
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- View from Station Rise
- The Norman House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel