Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Railway Institute
- A Pipkin
- Royal Station Hotel
- The Multangular Tower
- Monk Bar
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Barker Tower
- A New University
- The York Observatory
- Bone Trial Piece
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Middleham Jewel
- Clifford's Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The York Helmet