Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- St Crux's Church
- King Edward II and York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Margaret Clitherow
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- The Mystery Plays
- Our Lady's Row
- The Assembly Rooms
- Fairfax House
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Statue of an Athlete
- Jewbury Cemetery
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Vale of York Viking Hoard