Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Tower
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Richard II and York
- St Crux's Church
- Fire in the Minster
- The Abbot's House
- New Earswick
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Silk Cap
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The County Court House
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'