Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The George Fox Incident
- Silver Strap Ends
- Roman Head Pot
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Hospitium
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- First World War Memorial
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Transport Moves On
- The Norman Abbey
- The Roman Fortress
- Inscription to Hecules
- Fairfax House
- Micklegate Bar
- The Railway Institute
- New Shopping Centres
- Viking Boot