Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Viking Coins
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Fire in the Minster
- Bronze weights
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Gold Finger Ring
- York's Airfield
- The Bar Convent
- The Retreat
- St Crux's Church
- Statue of Napoleon
- Church of St Olave
- The Battle of the Standard
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of St Helen
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway