Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- William Etty, Artist
- The Abbot's House
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Is York Cursed?
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Scarborough Bridge
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King Edward II and York
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- King Edward I and York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Fishergate Bar
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Judges Lodging