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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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Black Death
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Greyfriars
- Lendal Bridge
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Vikings and Christianity
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Roman Head Pot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Abbot's House
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Railway Station