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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Greyfriars
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Debtors' Prison
- Rowntree Park
- The County Court House
- First World War Memorial
- Middleham Jewel
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The 1190 Massacre
- Industrial Upheaval
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Aldwark Synagogue
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Crest of York St John College
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'