Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Victorian Prison Building
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Horn of Ulf
- Gold Finger Ring
- Treasurer's House
- The Medieval Castle
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Norman Minster
- Hair of a Roman Girl