Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Multangular Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Retreat
- Middleham Jewel
- Jubbergate
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Abbot's House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'