Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- George Leeman
- Judges Lodging
- Viking Coins
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The County Court House
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Gold Finger Ring
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Fishergate Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- St William's Shrine
- The York Observatory
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Railway King: George Hudson