Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Silver Strap Ends
- Anglian Carving
- Medieval Prisons
- The White Rose of York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- New Shopping Centres
- Anglian Cross
- Roman Head Pot
- All Saints Church, North Street