Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Boot
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Black Death
- Second World War York
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Norman Minster
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Statue of Napoleon
- Viking Coins
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Church of St Helen
- The Battle of the Standard
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'