Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Horn of Ulf
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Water Lanes
- Clifford's Tower
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Our Lady's Row
- Fire in the Minster
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Barley Hall
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Norman Minster
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Assembly Rooms
- Roman Chimney Pot