Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Richard III and York
- King Richard II and York
- Church of St Olave
- The Medieval Minster
- York Art Gallery
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The White Rose of York
- Middleham Jewel
- St Crux's Church
- Dick Turpin
- New Shopping Centres
- A New Vision For York
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inscription from Fortress Gate