Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Gold Arm Ring
- George Leeman
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Abbot's House
- King Edward II and York
- Church of St Olave
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Middleham Jewel
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- The Council of Arles
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Crest of York St John College
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The York Hoard