Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fishergate Bar
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Victoria Bar
- First World War York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Mithras and Arimanius
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Olive Oil Container
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Royal Station Hotel