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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Mansion House
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Railway Institute
- King Edward I and York
- Yorkshire Museum
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Basilica
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bronze weights
- Lendal Tower
- A Pipkin
- First World War York
- The Cawood Sword
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Greyfriars
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York