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 York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Teaching the Poor
- Judges Lodging
- The Female Prison
- York Railway Station
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- First World War Memorial
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York's Coat of Arms
- St Crux's Church
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Central Library
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Norman Minster
- The Medieval Minster