Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- York Bombed
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Ouse Bridge
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Yorkshire Museum
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Stonegate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Second World War York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bootham School
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Plum Cakes for Christmas