Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Anglian Carving
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Medieval Castle
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Church of St Helen
- Jubbergate
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Guy Fawkes
- Barker Tower
- The Red Tower
- Treasurer's House
- Transport Moves On
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Council of Arles