Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Rowntree Park
- Bone Trial Piece
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Minster Library
- Church of St Wilfrid
- King Edward II and York
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The 1190 Massacre
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Walmgate Bar
- A New Walk
- Viking Male Grooming
- View from Station Rise
- York Garrison
- Yorkshire Museum