Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Church of St Olave
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- George Leeman
- Bone Trial Piece
- Monk Bar
- Industrial Upheaval
- Stonegate
- St Crux's Church
- John Carr - Architect
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Richard II and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Clifford's Tower
- The Cawood Sword
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Boot