Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- Bootham School
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Middleham Jewel
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The First Railway Station
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Council of Arles
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Micklegate Bar
- Rowntree Park
- The Abbot's House
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Barley Hall
- Feeding Roman York