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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Middleham Jewel
- Fairfax House
- Treasurer's House
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Garrison
- Roman Head Pot
- First World War Memorial
- The Shambles
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- St Leonard's Hospital
- York Central Library
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Norman House