Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Central Library
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Boot
- The First Minster
- King Richard III and York
- The Norman House
- St William's Shrine
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Greyfriars
- The Female Prison
- The Medieval Castle
- Roman Head Pot
- York's Airfield
- Ouse Bridge
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Assembly Rooms
- The 1190 Massacre
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior