Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- A New University
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The York Observatory
- View from Station Rise
- Mary Ward
- York's Airfield
- First World War Memorial
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Coins
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Male Grooming
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Horn of Ulf
- Minster Library