Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- Bootham School
- The Guildhall
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Female Prison
- King Richard II and York
- The Cawood Sword
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Judges Lodging
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Inscription to Hecules
- York's Airfield
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The York Hoard
- William Etty, Artist