Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward II and York
- The York Observatory
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Mithras and Arimanius
- A New University
- Transport Moves On
- Gold Finger Ring
- The Cawood Sword
- A New Vision For York
- Bronze weights
- Bootham Bar
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Barker Tower
- Statue of Napoleon
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith