Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Clifford's Tower
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Barley Hall
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- A New Vision For York
- The Roman Fortress
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Guildhall
- Roman Head Pot
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Mystery Plays
- Teaching the Poor
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Rebuilt in Stone