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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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Walmgate Bar
- Church of St Olave
- The Railway Institute
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Viking Coins
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Minster in Viking Times
- New Shopping Centres
- King Edward II and York
- A New Walk
- Industrial Upheaval
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Our Lady's Row
- Jubbergate
- Anglian Cross
- King Richard II and York