Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- King Edward II and York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Constantius Chlorus
- New Shopping Centres
- The Greyfriars
- The Red Tower
- The Minster in Viking Times
- William Etty, Artist
- King Edward I and York
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Rowntree Park
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'