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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- New Earswick
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- George Leeman
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Viking Coins
- The Bar Convent
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Dick Turpin
- Rowntree Park
- The Medieval Minster
- William Etty, Artist
- The Medieval Abbey
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Retreat
- Bootham School
- Inscription to Hecules
- The New Theatre