Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Judges Lodging
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The York Hoard
- Fishergate Bar
- Viking Coins
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Basilica
- King Richard II and York
- Norman Window Frame
- Alcuin of York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Minster after the Reformation
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Railway Station
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers