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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New Walk
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Scarborough Bridge
- York Union Gas Works
- Central Methodist Chapel
- 62 Low Petergate
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Norman Castle
- View from Station Rise
- Clifford's Tower
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Railway Station
- Fire in the Minster
- The Hospitium
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Glazed Medieval Jug