Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Hospitium
- Lendal Bridge
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Richard II and York
- A New Vision For York
- The Retreat
- The Battle of the Standard
- George Leeman
- Church of St Olave
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Gold Finger Ring