Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- St William's Shrine
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Statue of the God Mars
- Silver Strap Ends
- King Richard II and York
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Viking Boot
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)