Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Dick Turpin
- A Pipkin
- View from Station Rise
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Bombed
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Mansion House
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The End of the Abbey
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Stonegate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Church of St Helen
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Second World War York
- The Bar Convent
- New Earswick