Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Basilica
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Retreat
- Crest of York St John College
- The Red Tower
- The Railway Institute
- Clifford's Tower
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- First World War Memorial
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Monk Bar
- York Castle Museum