Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Battle of the Standard
- Vikings and Christianity
- Silver Strap Ends
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- William Etty, Artist
- Statue of an Athlete
- First World War Memorial
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Silk Cap
- Medieval Prisons
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Lendal Bridge
- Jubbergate
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Norman Minster
- The Guildhall
- Inscription to Hecules