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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Minster Library
- Ouse Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- Fire in the Minster
- Mary Ward
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- A Pipkin
- York Railway Station
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Mystery Plays
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Norman Minster
- George Leeman
- Mithras and Arimanius