Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Union Gas Works
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Medieval Castle
- Victoria Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Norman Minster
- Church of St Olave
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Bootham School
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Crest of York St John College
- Teaching the Poor