Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Clifford's Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- The Red Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Mary Ward
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Is York Cursed?
- Fairfax House
- Viking Boot
- The Shambles