Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- A New Walk
- York's Airfield
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Multangular Tower
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Walmgate Bar
- Fishergate Bar
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Silver Strap Ends
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Cinema Comes to York
- Statue of Napoleon