Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The York Helmet
- Teaching the Poor
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Castle Museum
- Viking Male Grooming
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- King Edward III and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Crest of York St John College
- Church of St Helen
- Scarborough Bridge
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Guildhall
- Bone Trial Piece