Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Council of Arles
- Fire in the Minster
- Vikings and Christianity
- York Union Gas Works
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Rebuilt in Stone
- King Richard II and York
- Lendal Tower
- John Carr - Architect
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- St Crux's Church
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'