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 Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Crest of York St John College
- Silver Strap Ends
- William Etty, Artist
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Fire in the Minster
- The Red Tower
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Bombed
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bootham School
- Scarborough Bridge