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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York in the fifteenth Century
- The Norman Minster
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster after the Reformation
- William Etty, Artist
- Walmgate Bar
- First World War Memorial
- Statue of an Athlete
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Basilica
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Church of St Helen
- Jubbergate
- Sixties York
- Micklegate Bar
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior