Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Greyfriars
- Guy Fawkes
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Silk Cap
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Rebuilt in Stone
- View from Station Rise
- Medieval Prisons
- Lendal Bridge
- Scarborough Bridge
- New Earswick
- Bootham School
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Cumberland House, King's Staith