Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Judges Lodging
- Sixties York
- The 1190 Massacre
- Margaret Clitherow
- York's Airfield
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York Bombed
- Church of St Wilfrid
- St Leonard's Hospital
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The White Rose of York
- View from Station Rise
- Statue of Napoleon
- Industrial Upheaval
- Viking Male Grooming