Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King Edward II and York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Viking Silk Cap
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Roman Fortress
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Walmgate Bar
- Water Lanes
- York's Coat of Arms
- Margaret Clitherow
- Statue of the God Mars
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Retreat
- The Minster in the 19th Century