Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Norman Castle
- Bone Trial Piece
- Margaret Clitherow
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Mansion House
- The White Rose of York
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bootham Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Garrison