Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Jubbergate
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Clifford's Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Eric Bloodaxe
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Holy Trinity Church
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- John Carr - Architect
- York Castle Museum
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Transport Moves On