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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Vikings and Christianity
- Viking Silk Cap
- Rowntree Park
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Crest of York St John College
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Basilica
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bootham Bar
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Barley Hall
- All Saints Church, North Street