Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Ripon College for Women
- Bootham School
- Military Belt Fitting
- Feeding Roman York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- View from Station Rise
- The Horn of Ulf
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- First World War Memorial
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Alcuin of York
- Ouse Bridge
- King Edward II and York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Mystery Plays
- The Shambles
- The Battle of the Standard