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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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- A New University
- William Etty, Artist
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Amber Bead Workshop
- George Leeman
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Shambles
- The Cawood Sword
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Crest of York St John College
- The White Rose of York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York's Medieval Synagogue