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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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The County Court House
- New Shopping Centres
- The Shambles
- A New Walk
- Roman Head Pot
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Cawood Sword
- Gold Finger Ring
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York Art Gallery
- The Female Prison
- Teaching the Poor