Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Viking Male Grooming
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Horn of Ulf
- Statue of the God Mars
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Mansion House
- Cinema Comes to York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Water Lanes
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Norman House
- William Etty, Artist
- The New Theatre
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- John Carr - Architect