Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Statue of an Athlete
- First World War York
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Fishergate Bar
- Teaching the Poor
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Clifford's Tower
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Micklegate Bar
- The York Helmet
- Aldwark Synagogue
- A New Vision For York
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The George Fox Incident
- Silver Strap Ends