Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Amber Bead Workshop
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Lendal Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- A New University
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Anglian Carving
- Church of St Wilfrid
- A New Vision For York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'