Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Guy Fawkes
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Medieval Prisons
- King Edward III and York
- York Castle Museum
- View from Station Rise
- The Medieval Castle
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Bar Convent
- Bootham Bar
- Lendal Bridge
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Stonegate