Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Art Gallery
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Roman Fortress
- First World War York
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Margaret Clitherow
- John Carr - Architect
- The Mansion House
- The Medieval Abbey
- A New Walk
- The Guildhall
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church