Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- The Basilica
- Lendal Tower
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- First World War York
- King Edward II and York
- New Shopping Centres
- William Etty, Artist
- Transport Moves On
- The York Hoard
- York Garrison
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Teaching the Poor