Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- New Earswick
- The Debtors' Prison
- The York Observatory
- The White Rose of York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The First Railway Station
- George Leeman
- Viking Silk Cap
- York's Airfield
- Margaret Clitherow
- Statue of an Athlete
- Holy Trinity Church
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York's Coat of Arms
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Norman Castle
- A Pipkin