Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Fire in the Minster
- Teaching the Poor
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Abbot's House
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The White Rose of York
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Guy Fawkes
- The Debtors' Prison
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Mansion House
- Middleham Jewel
- Viking Coins
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Shambles
- The Cawood Sword