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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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Coins
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Lendal Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Medieval Minster
- De Grey Rooms
- Lendal Tower
- View from Station Rise
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Margaret Clitherow