Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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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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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- The Shambles
- Gold Finger Ring
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The George Fox Incident
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Council of Arles
- Olive Oil Container
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Medieval Castle
- Inscription to Hecules