Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Medieval Minster
- Norman Window Frame
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- First World War York
- York Union Gas Works
- View from Station Rise
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Jubbergate
- Fairfax House
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Bootham School
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Silver Strap Ends