Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Second World War York
- A New Walk
- William Etty, Artist
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Military Belt Fitting
- Margaret Clitherow
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Fairfax House
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- St Leonard's Hospital
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Retreat
- The Roman Fortress
- A New Vision For York