Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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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
- A New Walk
- York and the Holocaust
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Viking Boot
- Jewbury Cemetery
- A New University
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Our Lady's Row
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Margaret Clitherow
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop