Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The County Court House
- The Red Tower
- Roman Head Pot
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Gold Finger Ring
- Lendal Bridge
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Anglian Carving
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Battle of the Standard
- Royal Station Hotel