Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Military Belt Fitting
- New Shopping Centres
- The Battle of the Standard
- St William's Shrine
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- A New University
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Council of Arles
- New Earswick
- The First Minster
- The New Theatre
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Sword Pommel