Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Guy Fawkes
- Inscription to Hecules
- Crest of York St John College
- Ripon College for Women
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Ouse Bridge
- The End of the Abbey
- The Norman House
- York Garrison
- Military Belt Fitting
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Medieval Chamber Pot