Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The York Helmet
- Bronze weights
- Margaret Clitherow
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Norman Castle
- The Retreat
- Olive Oil Container
- The First Railway Station
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- A Pipkin
- York's Airfield
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa