Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Roman Head Pot
- The York Hoard
- The Council of Arles
- Gold Arm Ring
- Aldwark Synagogue
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Statue of an Athlete
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Abbey
- Fairfax House
- New Shopping Centres
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The Female Prison
- Walmgate Bar
- Olive Oil Container
- Dick Turpin
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'