Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- Vikings and Christianity
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Guildhall
- The Shambles
- Middleham Jewel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Monk Bar
- York Railway Station
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Railway Institute
- Yorkshire Museum
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Viking Boot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- St Leonard's Hospital