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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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- Victoria Bar
- King Richard III and York
- Cinema Comes to York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Castle Museum
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Lendal Tower
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Jubbergate
- St Crux's Church
- The First Minster
- Treasurer's House
- The Roman Fortress