Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Lendal Tower
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Jubbergate
- King Edward III and York
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Viking Boot
- Crest of York St John College
- The Minster after the Reformation
- The Basilica
- King Edward II and York
- A New University
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Cawood Sword
- The Medieval Minster