Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The Shambles
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Jubbergate
- York Art Gallery
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Abbot's House
- The Bar Convent
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Roman Head Pot
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The First Railway Station
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Roman Fortress
- King Richard III and York
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Sixties York