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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Victoria Bar
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Ripon College for Women
- Guy Fawkes
- Amber Bead Workshop
- A New Walk
- Feeding Roman York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Leonard's Hospital
- King Edward III and York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Medieval Castle
- Bone Trial Piece