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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham School
- The Norman Castle
- The Horn of Ulf
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The White Rose of York
- York Union Gas Works
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Bar Convent
- Statue of an Athlete
- Jubbergate
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Bootham Bar
- York Central Library
- Statue of the God Mars