Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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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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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Battle of the Standard
- Jubbergate
- The Mystery Plays
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- John Carr - Architect
- Transport Moves On
- Margaret Clitherow
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bootham School
- King Edward I and York
- Fire in the Minster
- First World War Memorial
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- All Saints Church, North Street