Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Lendal Bridge
- The George Fox Incident
- The Female Prison
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Fishergate Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- Norman Window Frame
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Railway Station
- The Bar Convent
- Dick Turpin
- Royal Station Hotel
- King Richard III and York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Viking Coins
- The York Hoard