Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Olave
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Ripon College for Women
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Bootham Bar
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The End of the Abbey
- Anglian Cross
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Roman Head Pot
- Water Lanes
- York's Coat of Arms
- York Art Gallery
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Mystery Plays