Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Vision For York
- Vikings and Christianity
- A Pipkin
- Fire in the Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The York Hoard
- The Mystery Plays
- York's Coat of Arms
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Micklegate Bar
- Silver Strap Ends
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Jewbury Cemetery