Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bone Trial Piece
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The First Minster
- The Female Prison
- Bronze weights
- The County Court House
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The First Railway Station
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- King's Manor - Victorian
- George Leeman
- De Grey Rooms
- Rowntree Park
- Inscription to Hecules
- First World War York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl