Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- York Railway Station
- The Bar Convent
- View from Station Rise
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Central Methodist Chapel
- A New Vision For York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- William Etty, Artist
- Gold Arm Ring
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Ouse Bridge
- The Mystery Plays