Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Crest of York St John College
- St Crux's Church
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- William Etty, Artist
- The Medieval Castle
- The York Observatory
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bootham Bar
- The First Railway Station
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Vikings and Christianity
- Feeding Roman York
- York's Coat of Arms