Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Rowntree Park
- Fishergate Bar
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Holy Trinity Church
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Stonegate
- The First Railway Station
- York Garrison
- Clifford's Tower
- The Bar Convent
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Mary Ward
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Viking Coins
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The End of the Abbey
- View from Station Rise