Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Guildhall
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Olive Oil Container
- Bronze weights
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Viking Boot
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Shambles
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Lendal Tower
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- King Richard II and York
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa