Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Fairfax House
- Victoria Bar
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Council of Arles
- York Railway Station
- Teaching the Poor
- The New Theatre
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Roman Chimney Pot