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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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Feeding Roman York
- The Battle of the Standard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- York Art Gallery
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Statue of an Athlete
- The Multangular Tower
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Bar Convent
- The Basilica
- Treasurer's House
- The First Railway Station
- Minster Library
- Anglian Cross