Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Olive Oil Container
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York Garrison
- Industrial Upheaval
- Roman Head Pot
- Middleham Jewel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Fairfax House
- Teaching the Poor
- The Multangular Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation