Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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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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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The County Court House
- The Assembly Rooms
- The York Helmet
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The Medieval Castle
- York Castle Museum
- Silver Strap Ends
- Inscription to Hecules
- Ouse Bridge
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Gold Finger Ring
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Water Lanes
- Barker Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- Medieval Prisons
- Queen Margaret's Arch