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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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- King Edward I and York
- A Pipkin
- Teaching the Poor
- New Earswick
- George Leeman
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Roman Head Pot
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Bombed
- The End of the Abbey
- The Black Death
- King Richard III and York
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bronze weights
- Guy Fawkes