Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Ripon College for Women
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Viking Coins
- The Bar Convent
- The End of the Abbey
- Eric Bloodaxe
- First World War York
- Lendal Tower
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Crest of York St John College
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Norman House
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Bootham Bar