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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The First Railway Station
- Statue of an Athlete
- Fairfax House
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- John Carr - Architect
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Judges Lodging
- Monk Bar
- The Cawood Sword
- Gold Finger Ring
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Amber Bead Workshop