Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The White Rose of York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Statue of the God Mars
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Victoria Bar
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Fairfax House
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Minster Library
- The Shambles
- A New University
- York Railway Station
- Bootham School
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bootham Bar