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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Retreat
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Female Prison
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- De Grey Rooms
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Mystery Plays
- Barley Hall
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The First Railway Station
- Our Lady's Row
- Viking Silk Cap
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Silver Strap Ends
- St William's Shrine
- The White Rose of York