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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Helmet
- The Basilica
- York Railway Station
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Statue of an Athlete
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Bone Trial Piece
- Yorkshire Museum
- King Edward II and York
- Bootham School
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Jubbergate
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Hoard
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Norman Window Frame