Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Gold Finger Ring
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Fire in the Minster
- Bone Trial Piece
- Gold Arm Ring
- The First Railway Station
- The Norman Abbey
- Vikings and Christianity
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Middleham Jewel
- The Hospitium
- Church of St Helen
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Male Grooming
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall