Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Monk Bar
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Abbot's House
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Fairfax House
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Bronze weights
- Viking Boot
- The Victorian Prison Building
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The New Theatre
- King Edward II and York