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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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- 62 Low Petergate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Judges Lodging
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Greyfriars
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Micklegate Bar
- The Roman Fortress
- Barker Tower
- Military Belt Fitting
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Railway Station
- The Mystery Plays
- Margaret Clitherow
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy