Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Middleham Jewel
- Holy Trinity Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The White Rose of York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Military Belt Fitting
- Treasurer's House
- The Debtors' Prison
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- York's Airfield
- Aldwark Synagogue