Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Statue of Napoleon
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Medieval Minster
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Crux's Church
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Micklegate Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- Judges Lodging
- Feeding Roman York
- Dick Turpin
- Lendal Bridge
- The Victorian Prison Building