Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Middleham Jewel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Edward I and York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Alcuin of York
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The White Rose of York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Feeding Roman York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The York Helmet