Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The First Railway Station
- Statue of an Athlete
- Guy Fawkes
- Military Belt Fitting
- Second World War York
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Industrial Upheaval
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Guildhall
- York Art Gallery
- Monk Bar
- Barley Hall
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Basilica
- Elizabeth Boardingham