Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- The Greyfriars
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Fairfax House
- New Earswick
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The York Observatory
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- King Richard II and York
- Micklegate Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Lendal Bridge
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Aldwark Synagogue