Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Teaching the Poor
- Stonegate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Bar Convent
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bone Trial Piece
- St William's Shrine
- Middleham Jewel
- The Roman Fortress
- Constantius Chlorus
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- John Carr - Architect
- Fishergate Bar
- Inscription from Fortress Gate