Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Shambles
- The York Hoard
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Royal Station Hotel
- John Carr - Architect
- Dick Turpin
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Fishergate Bar
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Retreat
- New Shopping Centres
- York's Coat of Arms