Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- The Railway Institute
- Medieval Prisons
- Norman Window Frame
- The York Observatory
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Vikings and Christianity
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Stonegate
- Guy Fawkes
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Debtors' Prison
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Church of St Helen