Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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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...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- Yorkshire Museum
- Margaret Clitherow
- Clifford's Tower
- York Art Gallery
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Crest of York St John College
- Gold Finger Ring
- The York Helmet
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Lendal Tower
- York Castle Museum
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York in the fifteenth Century