Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Gold Finger Ring
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Horn of Ulf
- Second World War York
- The Multangular Tower
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Mary Ward
- Aldwark Synagogue
- William Etty, Artist
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Walmgate Bar