Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- Second World War York
- Fire in the Minster
- Transport Moves On
- The Assembly Rooms
- Viking Coins
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- William Etty, Artist
- Vikings and Christianity
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Roman Head Pot
- King Edward I and York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Lendal Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Art Gallery