Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Shambles
- Judges Lodging
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Lendal Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- New Earswick
- The County Court House
- Olive Oil Container
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- All Saints Church, North Street
- King Edward III and York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Middleham Jewel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Art Gallery
- Inscription from Fortress Gate