Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Middleham Jewel
- The County Court House
- Bootham Bar
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Red Tower
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Multangular Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Statue of an Athlete
- The York Hoard
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Transport Moves On
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Castle Museum
- York Union Gas Works
- Fire in the Minster