Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- Crest of York St John College
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York Garrison
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Cawood Sword
- Mary Ward
- The Mystery Plays
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Guildhall
- Bronze weights
- Lendal Bridge
- 62 Low Petergate