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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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The County Court House
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Medieval Minster
- The Council of Arles
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Edward II and York
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The First Railway Station
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Norman Window Frame
- Mary Ward