Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Barley Hall
- Jubbergate
- Mary Ward
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Cawood Sword
- The County Court House
- Minster Library
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- A New Walk
- Lendal Tower
- The Multangular Tower
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Military Belt Fitting