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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Middleham Jewel
- Transport Moves On
- Silver Strap Ends
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Gold Arm Ring
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Alcuin of York
- Ripon College for Women
- De Grey Rooms
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector