Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- King Edward III and York
- Barley Hall
- Statue of an Athlete
- The York Hoard
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Guildhall
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Minster Library
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Mary Ward
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- York Garrison
- Bronze weights
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A New University