Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- Ripon College for Women
- King Edward III and York
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Mansion House
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- King Richard II and York
- York's Coat of Arms
- Clifford's Tower
- The Roman Fortress
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Greyfriars
- Roman Head Pot
- View from Station Rise
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- The Mystery Plays
- The Black Death