Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Medieval Castle
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Ouse Bridge
- Margaret Clitherow
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Transport Moves On
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Second World War York
- The Railway Institute
- Tombstone of Julia Velva