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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Black Death
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Basilica
- York's Coat of Arms
- Water Lanes
- The White Rose of York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- York Art Gallery
- The Council of Arles
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Railway Institute
- Walmgate Bar
- A New University
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Daniel Defoe's York