Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The 1190 Massacre
- Statue of an Athlete
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Walmgate Bar
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Hospitium
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Lendal Tower
- Judges Lodging
- The Medieval Abbey
- The Mystery Plays