Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- The Horn of Ulf
- Silver Strap Ends
- Mary Ward
- Viking Boot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- De Grey Rooms
- York Central Library
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Statue of Napoleon
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York's Airfield
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bootham Bar
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)