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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Holy Trinity Church
- Olive Oil Container
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- King Richard III and York
- The Shambles
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- De Grey Rooms
- King Edward II and York
- Bone Trial Piece
- The End of the Abbey
- York Union Gas Works
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Statue of the God Mars
- Trams Pulled by Horses