Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward I and York
- 62 Low Petergate
- St William's Shrine
- Bootham Bar
- Anglian Cross
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Guildhall
- The Red Tower
- Viking Boot
- Military Belt Fitting
- Holy Trinity Church
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- New Earswick
- A New Vision For York