Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- York's Airfield
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Margaret Clitherow
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Crest of York St John College
- Daniel Defoe's York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Hospitium
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Viking Coins
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- King Edward I and York
- Gold Finger Ring
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'