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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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- Treasurer's House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Cawood Sword
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Norman House
- The Basilica
- George Leeman
- De Grey Rooms
- Alcuin of York
- Feeding Roman York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Church of St Olave
- New Shopping Centres