Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Barker Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Monk Bar
- King Edward II and York
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Ripon College for Women
- The Norman Castle
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The York Hoard
- Daniel Defoe's York