Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- The Norman Castle
- Alcuin of York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Multangular Tower
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- View from Station Rise
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Edward III and York
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Guildhall
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Viking Boot
- The Abbot's House
- Rowntree Park
- Fairfax House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Anglian Hanging Bowl