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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Head Pot
- The George Fox Incident
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Constantius Chlorus
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Industrial Upheaval
- York's Coat of Arms
- Guy Fawkes
- Viking Coins
- Jubbergate
- A Pipkin
- Clifford's Tower
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre