Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Anglian Cross
- Lendal Bridge
- The York Helmet
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Retreat
- Jubbergate
- Lendal Tower
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Norman Window Frame
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Cawood Sword
- York's Coat of Arms