Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Central Library
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Feeding Roman York
- A New Vision For York
- Olive Oil Container
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Treasurer's House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Fairfax House
- The York Hoard
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Walmgate Bar
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Barley Hall