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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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Fishergate Bar
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Guildhall
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Anglian Cross
- Guy Fawkes
- York's Airfield
- Barley Hall
- View from Station Rise
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Roman Fortress
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Fairfax House