Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The New Theatre
- 62 Low Petergate
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- William Etty, Artist
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Anglian Carving
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Cinema Comes to York
- Clifford's Tower
- The Shambles
- New Shopping Centres
- Royal Station Hotel
- Military Belt Fitting