Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Lendal Bridge
- First World War York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Black Death
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Our Lady's Row
- Church of St Olave
- The Shambles
- The Norman Abbey
- York Central Library
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Crest of York St John College
- The Battle of Marston Moor