Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Black Death
- The County Court House
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- A New University
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Norman Minster
- Alcuin of York
- Middleham Jewel
- York Art Gallery
- View from Station Rise