Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Feeding Roman York
- Roman Head Pot
- Statue of the God Mars
- Silver Strap Ends
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Walmgate Bar
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Inscription to Hecules
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Ripon College for Women
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Railway Station
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'