Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Film comes to History of York
HoY now has movies! A recent...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- The York Helmet
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- William Etty, Artist
- York Art Gallery
- King Edward III and York
- George Leeman
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- View from Station Rise
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Feeding Roman York