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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Royal Station Hotel
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Viking Boot
- Silver Strap Ends
- The York Observatory
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Middleham Jewel
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The York Hoard
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Barker Tower
- Inside the Roman Fortress