Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Yorkshire Museum
- Anglian Carving
- Ripon College for Women
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Military Belt Fitting
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Mansion House
- Holy Trinity Church
- Barley Hall
- York Garrison
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Viking Male Grooming
- Viking Coins
- King Richard III and York
- George Leeman
- York St John in the 20th Century