Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The First Railway Station
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Roman Fortress
- Our Lady's Row
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Fishergate Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The Cawood Sword
- Ripon College for Women
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Central Library