Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Guy Fawkes
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Gold Arm Ring
- The Council of Arles
- Dick Turpin
- Industrial Upheaval
- William Etty, Artist
- Viking Coins
- King Richard II and York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- First World War Memorial
- Church of St Olave
- The County Court House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Inscription to Hecules
- King Edward II and York