Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Union Gas Works
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Ouse Bridge
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Barley Hall
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Red Tower
- The York Observatory
- The Cawood Sword
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Middleham Jewel
- Jubbergate
- York Central Library
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Crux's Church
- York's Coat of Arms