Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Judges Lodging
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Feeding Roman York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Abbot's House
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Ouse Bridge
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Barley Hall
- The Battle of the Standard
- York Castle Museum
- A New University
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Assembly Rooms