Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Bone Trial Piece
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Lendal Bridge
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King Edward III and York
- Water Lanes
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Greyfriars
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Bronze weights
- Minster Library
- The Railway Institute
- Second World War York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior