Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Cinema Comes to York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Eric Bloodaxe
- York Garrison
- A Pipkin
- William Etty, Artist
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- First World War Memorial
- John Carr - Architect
- De Grey Rooms
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Roman Chimney Pot
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'