Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Vikings and Christianity
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Stonegate
- The Medieval Minster
- Bronze weights
- A New University
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Silk Cap
- John Carr - Architect
- King Edward III and York
- Norman Window Frame
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Central Methodist Chapel