Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Viking timeline
793 – Viking raiders attack Li...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Fishergate Bar
- Skeldergate Bridge
- The Guildhall
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The First Minster
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Female Prison
- Barley Hall
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Teaching the Poor
- The Retreat
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Shambles
- Silver Strap Ends
- Bone Trial Piece
- Roman Head Pot