Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Lendal Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The County Court House
- Jubbergate
- The White Rose of York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Mystery Plays
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- William Etty, Artist
- Teaching the Poor
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Abbot's House
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bronze weights
- Central Methodist Chapel