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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- Lendal Tower
- The 1190 Massacre
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- 62 Low Petergate
- York's Airfield
- York's Coat of Arms
- Constantius Chlorus
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Norman Minster
- King Richard II and York
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Guildhall
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- The Female Prison
- Treasurer's House
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Norman House