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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- Barker Tower
- St Crux's Church
- Church of St Helen
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Guy Fawkes
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Royal Station Hotel
- A New Walk
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- John Carr - Architect
- King Richard III and York