Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Military Belt Fitting
- Guy Fawkes
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Fishergate Bar
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York's Coat of Arms
- All Saints Church, North Street
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The First Minster
- The Guildhall
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Medieval Abbey