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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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- Olive Oil Container
- King Edward II and York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Gold Finger Ring
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- York Garrison
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Shambles
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Abbot's House
- Viking Boot
- The Assembly Rooms
- Medieval Prisons
- Military Belt Fitting
- Silver Strap Ends
- Stonegate
- Church of All Saints Pavement