Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Constantius Chlorus
- Guy Fawkes
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Gold Finger Ring
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Garrison
- Ouse Bridge
- Alcuin of York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Clifford's Tower
- A New University
- First World War Memorial
- Rowntree Park
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool