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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Norman House
- Olive Oil Container
- The Medieval Minster
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Yorkshire Museum
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Anglian Cross
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Guildhall
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Greyfriars
- Bone Trial Piece