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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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Norman House
- Viking Coins
- The Red Tower
- The Black Death
- The End of the Abbey
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Treasurer's House
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Assembly Rooms
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Mansion House
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- John Carr - Architect
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Abbot's House