Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Norman Castle
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Yorkshire Museum
- Treasurer's House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Mystery Plays
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Transport Moves On
- Walmgate Bar