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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Margaret Clitherow
- Ripon College for Women
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York and the Holocaust
- Fire in the Minster
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Anglian Cross
- Water Lanes
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Lendal Bridge
- The Red Tower
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Mystery Plays
- First World War York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Hospitium