Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Cawood Sword
- The Mystery Plays
- Rowntree Park
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Clifford's Tower
- A New University
- The Hospitium
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Is York Cursed?
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Norman House