Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Military Belt Fitting
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Statue of Napoleon
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Male Grooming
- Jubbergate
- George Leeman
- Fishergate Bar
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Guildhall
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- John Carr - Architect
- Viking Coins
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Church of St Helen