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 End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Stonegate
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Guy Fawkes
- Holy Trinity Church
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- York Castle Museum
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Statue of an Athlete
- William Etty, Artist
- Ripon College for Women
- The Bar Convent
- Our Lady's Row
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Feeding Roman York
- Transport Moves On
- The Roman Fortress