Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- New Earswick
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Silver Strap Ends
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bootham Bar
- Industrial Upheaval
- Gold Finger Ring
- Military Belt Fitting
- Viking Silk Cap
- Mary Ward
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Greyfriars
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Victoria Bar
- New Shopping Centres