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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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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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Anglian Carving
- York Garrison
- Our Lady's Row
- Ripon College for Women
- Fishergate Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Medieval Castle
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- King Edward I and York
- Second World War York
- Church of St Olave
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Victoria Bar
- The Guildhall
- Fairfax House