Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The York Hoard
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Statue of the God Mars
- Mary Ward
- Walmgate Bar
- Guy Fawkes
- Transport Moves On
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- The New Theatre
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Council of Arles
- Water Lanes
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Queen Margaret's Arch