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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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- The York Hoard
- Stonegate
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Boot
- Viking Coins
- Viking Silk Cap
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Silver Strap Ends
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Dick Turpin
- The First Minster
- The Medieval Minster
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Aldwark Synagogue
- View from Station Rise