Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- King Richard III and York
- The Retreat
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Rowntree Park
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The End of the Abbey
- The Black Death
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The York Helmet
- A Pipkin
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Garrison
- Gold Arm Ring
- Alcuin of York
- The County Court House