Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Bone Trial Piece
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Basilica
- The Horn of Ulf
- Transport Moves On
- King Edward II and York
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Richard III and York
- The York Observatory
- The Mystery Plays
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Assembly Rooms
- The White Rose of York
- Is York Cursed?