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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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Transport Moves On
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of St Olave
- William Etty, Artist
- York Union Gas Works
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Roman Head Pot
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York Castle Museum
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- View from Station Rise
- The Medieval Minster
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Greyfriars
- A New Walk