Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- 62 Low Petergate
- King Richard II and York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Bootham School
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Rowntree Park
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Ripon College for Women
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Retreat
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York Bombed