Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Guildhall
- Middleham Jewel
- Transport Moves On
- The Debtors' Prison
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Ouse Bridge
- York Art Gallery
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Railway Station
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Viking Boot
- Water Lanes
- The Red Tower
- Church of St Olave
- York's Airfield
- The Shambles
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse