Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Stonegate
- Second World War York
- Holy Trinity Church
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The County Court House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Guildhall
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Roman Fortress
- The Medieval Abbey
- Jubbergate
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'