Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Hospitium
- Roman Head Pot
- De Grey Rooms
- Bootham Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The York Observatory
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Scarborough Bridge
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Railway Station
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Black Death
- Ripon College for Women