Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Helen
- Silver Strap Ends
- Fishergate Bar
- The Mystery Plays
- York's Coat of Arms
- Bootham Bar
- York Garrison
- The Retreat
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Judges Lodging
- York Union Gas Works
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Victoria Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church