Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Gold Finger Ring
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Shambles
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- George Leeman
- Bootham School
- Norman Window Frame
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Viking Boot
- Fishergate Bar
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Pilgrimage of Grace