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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- York's Coat of Arms
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Viking Boot
- Mary Ward
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Minster Library
- The Cawood Sword
- The Norman Castle
- Alcuin of York
- York's Airfield
- The First Minster
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Royal Station Hotel
- Skeldergate Bridge