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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Gold Arm Ring
- Victoria Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Guildhall
- The Multangular Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Greyfriars
- The Red Tower
- Lendal Tower
- York Art Gallery
- Guy Fawkes
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Church of St Helen
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey