Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Middleham Jewel
- A New Vision For York
- George Leeman
- York's Airfield
- De Grey Rooms
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Medieval Minster
- Our Lady's Row
- Micklegate Bar
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Feeding Roman York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Fairfax House
- View from Station Rise
- William Etty, Artist