Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Retreat
- Church of St Wilfrid
- A New Vision For York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Norman Window Frame
- The Female Prison
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Medieval Abbey
- Middleham Jewel
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Norman Minster
- Is York Cursed?