Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Council of Arles
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Gold Finger Ring
- The White Rose of York
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The York Observatory
- York Castle Museum
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Guy Fawkes
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Minster Library