Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Olive Oil Container
- Church of St Olave
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Female Prison
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Bootham Bar
- The End of the Abbey
- York Garrison
- The Assembly Rooms
- A New University