Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Treasurer's House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The George Fox Incident
- York Garrison
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Richard III and York
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Ouse Bridge
- York Central Library
- Statue of Napoleon
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Minster after the Reformation