Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Female Prison
- The Medieval Abbey
- John Carr - Architect
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Micklegate Bar
- Holy Trinity Church
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Middleham Jewel
- The County Court House
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Bone Trial Piece
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Rowntree Park
- Inscription to Hecules
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Second World War York
- Viking Coins