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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York Railway Station
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Garrison
- Lendal Bridge
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Greyfriars
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Medieval Minster
- York Union Gas Works
- Jubbergate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- George Leeman
- Olive Oil Container