Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Railway Institute
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- King Edward II and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Bronze weights
- The Female Prison
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Battle of the Standard
- De Grey Rooms
- Olive Oil Container