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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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Basilica
- The George Fox Incident
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Medieval Prisons
- The New Theatre
- A Pipkin
- The York Hoard
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Olive Oil Container
- The 1190 Massacre
- King Richard III and York
- The Mystery Plays