Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Church of St Olave
- Gold Arm Ring
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Monk Bar
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Crest of York St John College
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Norman Window Frame
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Olive Oil Container
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- King Edward I and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- The Mystery Plays
- William Etty, Artist
- Silver Strap Ends