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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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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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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- New Shopping Centres
- Stonegate
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Anglian Carving
- The Roman Fortress
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Roman Head Pot
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Bar Convent
- York Garrison