Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Castle
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Roman Fortress
- St William's Shrine
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The York Helmet
- Church of St Olave
- Constantius Chlorus
- Fishergate Bar
- The 1190 Massacre
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Guildhall
- Middleham Jewel
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Victorian Prison Building
- King Edward I and York