Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- The George Fox Incident
- Lendal Bridge
- New Shopping Centres
- King Edward III and York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Stonegate
- The Multangular Tower
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Norman House
- Viking Male Grooming
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Greyfriars
- Fairfax House
- Constantius Chlorus