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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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Holocaust
- Church of St Olave
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Railway Institute
- Viking Boot
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- William Etty, Artist
- Silver Strap Ends
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- York Railway Station
- The Norman Castle
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Richard II and York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Walmgate Bar
- The Shambles