Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Inscription to Hecules
- Viking Coins
- The Guildhall
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Olive Oil Container
- A New Vision For York
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Lendal Bridge
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The 1190 Massacre
- John Carr - Architect
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Church of St Helen