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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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bootham Bar
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Abbot's House
- Viking Silk Cap
- The County Court House
- York Art Gallery
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Medieval Abbey
- Bone Trial Piece
- Mary Ward
- John Carr - Architect
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Alcuin of York
- Bronze weights
- View from Station Rise
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Daniel Defoe's York