Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Norman Window Frame
- Statue of an Athlete
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Vikings and Christianity
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Retreat
- A New University
- Medieval Prisons
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York and the Holocaust
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Bombed
- Clifford's Tower
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'