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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- Roman Head Pot
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Council of Arles
- The Greyfriars
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Anglian Carving
- Scarborough Bridge
- York's Coat of Arms
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Retreat
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The York Helmet
- The New Theatre