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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Bone Trial Piece
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Mystery Plays
- The Abbot's House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Rebuilt in Stone
- York's Airfield
- Norman Window Frame
- Margaret Clitherow
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- St Crux's Church
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Hair of a Roman Girl