Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Castle Museum
- Silver Strap Ends
- Minster Library
- George Leeman
- The Norman Abbey
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Ouse Bridge
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Head Pot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Norman Castle
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Artists, Writers and Scientists