Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home 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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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Church of St Helen
- George Leeman
- Gold Arm Ring
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Horn of Ulf
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Railway Institute
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A New Vision For York