Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Cawood Sword
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman Castle
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Norman House
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bronze weights
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- The Medieval Abbey
- Inscription to Hecules
- Fishergate Bar
- John Carr - Architect
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Medieval Castle
- The New Theatre
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church