Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Bootham Bar
- First World War Memorial
- York Railway Station
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Olive Oil Container
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Transport Moves On
- The Roman Fortress
- Roman Head Pot
- Fire in the Minster
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Assembly Rooms
- St Crux's Church