Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Red Tower
- Transport Moves On
- Viking Sword Pommel
- De Grey Rooms
- The End of the Abbey
- Fishergate Bar
- The Abbot's House
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Barker Tower
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- 62 Low Petergate
- Bone Trial Piece