Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Carving
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Walmgate Bar
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Lendal Tower
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Norman House
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- King Richard II and York
- The New Theatre
- King Edward I and York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Boot
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church