Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Norman Castle
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Judges Lodging
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Norman House
- Bronze weights
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The White Rose of York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- A New Walk
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway