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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Hospitium
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Norman Window Frame
- Micklegate Bar
- Fishergate Bar
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- King Richard III and York
- The First Railway Station
- Victoria Bar
- York's Airfield
- Dick Turpin
- Roman Head Pot
- The Horn of Ulf
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Our Lady's Row