Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Minster in Viking Times
- A New University
- York Bombed
- Vikings and Christianity
- Sixties York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York's Airfield
- St Crux's Church
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Aldwark Synagogue
- King Richard III and York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Clifford's Tower
- The Basilica
- The York Helmet
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Glazed Medieval Jug