Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Multangular Tower
- The Norman Castle
- The Medieval Minster
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- New Earswick
- The Medieval Castle
- The Cawood Sword
- Teaching the Poor
- Rowntree Park
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Mary Ward
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Medieval Prisons
- Anglian Cross
- York Union Gas Works
- Olive Oil Container