Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Council of Arles
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Cawood Sword
- Micklegate Bar
- The Red Tower
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Edward II and York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Jubbergate
- De Grey Rooms
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Medieval Minster
- John Carr - Architect
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Abbot's House