Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Feeding Roman York
- John Carr - Architect
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- The White Rose of York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Medieval Prisons
- Ouse Bridge
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Red Tower
- York Railway Station
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Basilica
- The Council of Arles
- The Bar Convent
- Ripon College for Women
- Norman Window Frame
- Olive Oil Container