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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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Water Lanes
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The County Court House
- Fishergate Bar
- Margaret Clitherow
- Our Lady's Row
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Constantius Chlorus
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- The Mansion House
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector