Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Art Gallery
- A New Walk
- Bronze weights
- William Etty, Artist
- St William's Shrine
- Feeding Roman York
- The 1190 Massacre
- View from Station Rise
- The Abbot's House
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- King Richard II and York
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Roman Head Pot
- Scarborough Bridge
- Bootham School
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Jubbergate
- The Minster in Viking Times