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 Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- First World War York
- The Mystery Plays
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Jubbergate
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The York Hoard
- Clifford's Tower
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Statue of Napoleon
- William Etty, Artist
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Walmgate Bar
- Norman Window Frame
- The Battle of the Standard