Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Roman Head Pot
- Ouse Bridge
- Inscription to Hecules
- Lendal Tower
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bootham School
- Stonegate
- Medieval Prisons
- The White Rose of York
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bootham Bar
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Middleham Jewel
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- St Leonard's Hospital