Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- The George Fox Incident
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- York Railway Station
- The Basilica
- The Shambles
- Bootham Bar
- Walmgate Bar
- York's Airfield
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Bar Convent
- York Garrison
- Lendal Bridge
- The Roman Fortress
- York Union Gas Works
- Constantius Chlorus
- Sixties York