Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Richard II and York
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Treasurer's House
- Viking Male Grooming
- Vikings and Christianity
- Walmgate Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Norman Window Frame
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Church of St Olave
- Fairfax House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Bone Trial Piece