Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Victorian Prison Building
- First World War Memorial
- The Norman House
- Viking Boot
- Barley Hall
- The Assembly Rooms
- Ouse Bridge
- Statue of Napoleon
- Monk Bar
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Greyfriars
- William Etty, Artist
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Medieval Chamber Pot