Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Judges Lodging
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Alcuin of York
- St Crux's Church
- King Edward III and York
- The Cawood Sword
- The Abbot's House
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Church of St Wilfrid
- The Retreat
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Anglian Carving
- The Greyfriars
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Gold Arm Ring
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- St Columba's United Reformed Church