Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Viking Silk Cap
- Statue of Napoleon
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Lendal Bridge
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Horn of Ulf
- First World War York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Church of St Olave
- Daniel Defoe's York
- William Etty, Artist
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- St Crux's Church
- Church of St Wilfrid