Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Basilica
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Fishergate Bar
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Dick Turpin
- Lendal Bridge
- Our Lady's Row
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Fire in the Minster
- Church of St Helen
- King Edward II and York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The County Court House
- The Railway Institute
- The Minster in the 19th Century