Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Feeding Roman York
- Holy Trinity Church
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Viking Coins
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Barley Hall
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Norman Minster
- Stonegate