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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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Assembly Rooms
- Gold Finger Ring
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Mary Ward
- The George Fox Incident
- The York Hoard
- Inscription to Hecules
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- York Garrison
- Medieval Prisons
- Bootham School
- The Norman Castle
- York Bombed
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Judges Lodging
- Viking Sword Pommel