Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Norman Castle
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York's Coat of Arms
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- First World War York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Medieval Abbey
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Monk Bar