Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Retreat
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- King Edward III and York
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Viking Boot
- Vikings and Christianity
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Mansion House
- Viking Coins
- The Red Tower
- York Railway Station
- Anglian Carving
- Walmgate Bar
- York Central Library
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Norman House