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 Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- York Union Gas Works
- The Hospitium
- Fairfax House
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of the Standard
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Norman Window Frame
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Norman Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Barker Tower
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill