Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Edward I and York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Hospitium
- Inscription to Hecules
- Royal Station Hotel
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Guy Fawkes
- King's Manor - Victorian
- York St John in the 20th Century
- A New Vision For York
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Shambles
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in the 19th Century