Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The Bar Convent
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Crest of York St John College
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Medieval Abbey
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- New Earswick
- The Greyfriars
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Micklegate Bar
- Viking Coins
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Alcuin of York
- Church of St Olave
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York