Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Debtors' Prison
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Micklegate Bar
- A New University
- Gold Finger Ring
- Ouse Bridge
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York's Coat of Arms
- Scarborough Bridge
- Anglian Cross
- The Horn of Ulf
- Industrial Upheaval
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- York Castle Museum
- Royal Station Hotel