Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- John Carr - Architect
- The Assembly Rooms
- King Edward II and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Mansion House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Barley Hall
- King Edward III and York
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Church of St Olave
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Statue of an Athlete