Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- View from Station Rise
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Victoria Bar
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Bootham School
- The Assembly Rooms
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The White Rose of York
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Cumberland House, King's Staith