Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Margaret Clitherow
- Medieval Prisons
- Yorkshire Museum
- Viking Coins
- Skeldergate Bridge
- William Etty, Artist
- George Leeman
- Bootham Bar
- Royal Station Hotel
- Feeding Roman York
- Industrial Upheaval
- York's Coat of Arms
- Roman Chimney Pot