Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Medieval Castle
- Judges Lodging
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Female Prison
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Silver Strap Ends
- Viking Boot
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York's Coat of Arms
- Stonegate