Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Margaret Clitherow
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Lendal Tower
- Mary Ward
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Council of Arles
- St Crux's Church
- The Abbot's House
- St William's Shrine
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inscription to Hecules
- Fairfax House
- Second World War York
- John Carr - Architect
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Trams Pulled by Horses