Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Rowntree Park
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Medieval Castle
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Roman Head Pot
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- View from Station Rise
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Guy Fawkes
- Middleham Jewel
- York's Coat of Arms
- First World War Memorial
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The County Court House