Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Shambles
- York Union Gas Works
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Lendal Tower
- Crest of York St John College
- Ouse Bridge
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Battle of the Standard
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Fairfax House