Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Medieval Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Rowntree Park
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Debtors' Prison
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Fishergate Bar
- The Black Death
- The Red Tower
- Inscription to Hecules
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Is York Cursed?
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Treasurer's House
- Medieval Prisons
- Glazed Medieval Jug