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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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Multangular Tower
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York Art Gallery
- Minster Library
- Crest of York St John College
- The York Hoard
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Teaching the Poor
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- De Grey Rooms
- York Railway Station
- Viking Male Grooming
- King Edward II and York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'