Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Shambles
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Sixties York
- The Norman House
- A New University
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- View from Station Rise
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Art Gallery
- Barker Tower