Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- New Shopping Centres
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- John Carr - Architect
- Sixties York
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- York Garrison
- Roman Head Pot
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Clifford's Tower
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Monk Bar
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Stonegate
- Viking Boot
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart