Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Dick Turpin
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Railway Institute
- The Female Prison
- York and the Holocaust
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Military Belt Fitting
- Rowntree Park
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy