Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Greyfriars
- Mithras and Arimanius
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Micklegate Bar
- Dick Turpin
- William Etty, Artist
- Minster Library
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Gold Finger Ring
- Margaret Clitherow
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Tombstone of Julia Velva