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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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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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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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Railway Institute
- John Carr - Architect
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Guildhall
- King Edward III and York
- York Bombed
- The County Court House
- Crest of York St John College
- Olive Oil Container
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Medieval Abbey
- Anglian Cross
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Norman House
- Margaret Clitherow
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Silver Strap Ends