Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Amber Bead Workshop
- View from Station Rise
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Abbot's House
- The Multangular Tower
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Viking Coins
- Our Lady's Row
- York's Coat of Arms
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York Central Library
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Inscription from Fortress Gate