Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barley Hall
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Micklegate Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Castle Museum
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Holy Trinity Church
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Battle of the Standard
- Fishergate Bar
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Judges Lodging
- The New Theatre
- George Leeman