Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Minster
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King Edward III and York
- A Pipkin
- Anglian Cross
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Transport Moves On
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Cinema Comes to York
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Railway Station
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Assembly Rooms
- Gold Finger Ring