Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Treasurer's House
- Transport Moves On
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The York Helmet
- Viking Boot
- Fishergate Bar
- The Multangular Tower
- Victoria Bar
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- York Art Gallery
- The Abbot's House
- Viking Silk Cap
- Gold Arm Ring
- St Leonard's Hospital