Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- A New Walk
- Viking Male Grooming
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bone Trial Piece
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Olive Oil Container
- The Shambles
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Anglian Cross
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The York Observatory
- Our Lady's Row
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Scarborough Bridge