Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York's Coat of Arms
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Vikings and Christianity
- Second World War York
- The Mystery Plays
- The County Court House
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- The York Hoard
- The First Minster
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Dick Turpin
- First World War York
- The Norman House