Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- St Crux's Church
- Viking Silk Cap
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Cawood Sword
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Debtors' Prison
- Medieval Prisons
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Minster Library
- The Norman House
- The Shambles
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Viking Sword Pommel