Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St Crux's Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- New Earswick
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Norman Window Frame
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The York Hoard
- Lendal Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Minster Library
- Medieval Prisons
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Retreat
- York Castle Museum