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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Jubbergate
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Medieval Prisons
- A New University
- New Earswick
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King Edward I and York
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Ripon College for Women
- The Roman Fortress
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- King Edward III and York
- Royal Station Hotel
- King Richard III and York
- Minster Library
- Viking Silk Cap