Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- De Grey Rooms
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- York Castle Museum
- Fire in the Minster
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The York Helmet
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- A New University
- The White Rose of York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Gold Arm Ring