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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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Basilica
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Inscription to Hecules
- Gold Finger Ring
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Medieval Castle
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York and the Holocaust
- York Castle Museum
- Scarborough Bridge
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Our Lady's Row
- Jubbergate
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Elizabeth Boardingham