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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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Abbot's House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Guy Fawkes
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Walmgate Bar
- The County Court House
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- William Etty, Artist
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Lendal Tower
- A Pipkin
- The Multangular Tower
- The Minster in the 20th Century