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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Edward II and York
- Fire in the Minster
- The Assembly Rooms
- Church of St Helen
- The White Rose of York
- The Female Prison
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Basilica
- Viking Coins
- Glazed Medieval Jug