Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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 ...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cinema Comes to York
- Crest of York St John College
- The Battle of the Standard
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Hospitium
- All Saints Church, North Street
- View from Station Rise
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Norman Window Frame
- De Grey Rooms
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Castle Museum
- Walmgate Bar
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Council of Arles
- Amber Bead Workshop