Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- View from Station Rise
- William Etty, Artist
- Bootham School
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Inscription to Hecules
- The County Court House
- St Crux's Church
- King Edward III and York
- Jubbergate
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Battle of Marston Moor