Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Shambles
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Judges Lodging
- Monk Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Holy Trinity Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Viking Male Grooming
- St William's Shrine
- Transport Moves On
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses