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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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Margaret Clitherow
- The County Court House
- Mary Ward
- The Battle of the Standard
- A Pipkin
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The 1190 Massacre
- Statue of an Athlete
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Inscription to Hecules
- Fishergate Bar
- Industrial Upheaval
- Lendal Bridge
- The Greyfriars
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The Basilica
- York Art Gallery