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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Hospitium
- Gold Finger Ring
- First World War York
- Mary Ward
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Industrial Upheaval
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Water Lanes
- The First Railway Station
- York's Airfield
- Victoria Bar
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- George Leeman
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Red Tower