Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ouse Bridge
- New Earswick
- Lendal Bridge
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Statue of the God Mars
- Gold Finger Ring
- Fairfax House
- St William's Shrine
- Mary Ward
- York Union Gas Works
- Viking Male Grooming
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Second World War York
- York's Airfield