Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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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...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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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.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- John Carr - Architect
- The Norman House
- Viking Male Grooming
- A New University
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Barker Tower
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Viking Silk Cap
- William Etty, Artist
- Fairfax House
- Church of St Olave
- King Edward II and York
- The Norman Castle
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York