Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Viking Silk Cap
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Fire in the Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- York's Coat of Arms
- Crest of York St John College
- The Mansion House
- The George Fox Incident
- The York Hoard
- The Cawood Sword
- Minster Library
- Lendal Tower
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Fishergate Bar
- York Bombed
- Mary Ward