Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Bombed
- The Mystery Plays
- Skeldergate Bridge
- View from Station Rise
- Margaret Clitherow
- Statue of the God Mars
- A New Walk
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Water Lanes
- Viking Boot
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Lendal Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- Fire in the Minster
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Hair of a Roman Girl