Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Teaching the Poor
- Barker Tower
- Ouse Bridge
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The County Court House
- The Multangular Tower
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Shambles
- Fairfax House
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Medieval Prisons
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Lendal Tower