Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- A New Walk
- Monk Bar
- The Mansion House
- Anglian Carving
- King Edward II and York
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Mystery Plays
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Viking Coins
- York Railway Station
- Church of St Olave
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Medieval Castle