Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Vikings and Christianity
- Fairfax House
- The Cawood Sword
- The White Rose of York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Norman Castle
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Lendal Bridge
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Rowntree Park
- Olive Oil Container
- Transport Moves On