Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Assembly Rooms
- William Etty, Artist
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Medieval Castle
- John Carr - Architect
- The Abbot's House
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Roman Head Pot
- Teaching the Poor
- The County Court House
- The First Railway Station
- Bone Trial Piece
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Edward III and York
- Rowntree Park