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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Monk Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- The York Helmet
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The End of the Abbey
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Hospitium
- Olive Oil Container
- The Guildhall
- Fire in the Minster
- St Crux's Church
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Norman Castle