Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- King Edward II and York
- Bootham School
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Barker Tower
- The Abbot's House
- The Bar Convent
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The First Minster
- Bone Trial Piece
- King Richard II and York
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Minster Library
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre