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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- John Carr - Architect
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Mary Ward
- The Norman House
- Bootham School
- Royal Station Hotel
- Roman Head Pot
- The York Hoard
- Fire in the Minster
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Teaching the Poor
- View from Station Rise
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Central Library