Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Central Library
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Judges Lodging
- Crest of York St John College
- Industrial Upheaval
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Dick Turpin
- The Mystery Plays
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The First Minster
- Bronze weights
- Tombstone of Julia Velva