Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Hospitium
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Middleham Jewel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- John Carr - Architect
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Olive Oil Container
- Ripon College for Women
- Viking Boot
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- A New Walk
- Fairfax House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Military Belt Fitting
- Treasurer's House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Minster in the 18th Century