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 Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- A New Vision For York
- St William's Shrine
- View from Station Rise
- Roman Head Pot
- The New Theatre
- Guy Fawkes
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Norman Minster
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Edward III and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- New Shopping Centres
- Barker Tower
- Ouse Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends