Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Judges Lodging
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Richard II and York
- Mary Ward
- The Roman Fortress
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Guildhall
- York Garrison
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Mansion House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Central Library
- The New Theatre
- Military Belt Fitting
- Margaret Clitherow