Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Fishergate Bar
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Walmgate Bar
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bronze weights
- The Mystery Plays
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Norman Castle
- Roman Head Pot
- Lendal Tower
- Treasurer's House
- Transport Moves On
- The George Fox Incident
- Viking Boot
- De Grey Rooms