Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Leeman
- Jubbergate
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Guildhall
- The Council of Arles
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Female Prison
- The George Fox Incident
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Walmgate Bar
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters