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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- John Carr - Architect
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Fishergate Bar
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Statue of the God Mars
- Royal Station Hotel
- Dick Turpin
- York's Coat of Arms
- Micklegate Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Viking Coins