Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The First Railway Station
- Viking Boot
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Inscription to Hecules
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Norman Minster
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward III and York
- Lendal Tower
- Monk Bar
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey