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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Statue of the God Mars
- The First Minster
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Roman Head Pot
- The New Theatre
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Shambles
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Abbot's House