Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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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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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Constantius Chlorus
- A New Vision For York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Crest of York St John College
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The Medieval Abbey
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Viking Boot
- The End of the Abbey
- Our Lady's Row
- Transport Moves On
- First World War Memorial
- York Garrison
- Ouse Bridge