Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Jubbergate
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Statue of Napoleon
- York Union Gas Works
- York's Coat of Arms
- The White Rose of York
- York Garrison
- York Castle Museum
- Bootham School
- Bone Trial Piece
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Boot
- A Pipkin