Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- Viking Coins
- Lendal Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Fishergate Bar
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Guy Fawkes
- New Earswick
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The York Helmet
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Mary Ward
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- King Richard II and York
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window