Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Crux's Church
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Edward I and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Coins
- King Edward II and York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York St John in the 20th Century
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Skeldergate Bridge