Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- The Basilica
- A New Vision For York
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Barker Tower
- York's Coat of Arms
- Teaching the Poor
- The Abbot's House
- 62 Low Petergate
- Military Belt Fitting
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Shambles
- Fishergate Bar
- Lendal Bridge
- St Crux's Church
- Clifford's Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone