Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Debtors' Prison
- First World War Memorial
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- A New Walk
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Cawood Sword
- William Etty, Artist
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The York Hoard
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Ouse Bridge
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- De Grey Rooms
- The Bar Convent