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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Inscription to Hecules
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Norman Window Frame
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- John Carr - Architect
- 62 Low Petergate
- St William's Shrine
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier