Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bone Trial Piece
- The York Hoard
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Walmgate Bar
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Roman Fortress
- The Norman Castle
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- York Railway Station
- Industrial Upheaval
- View from Station Rise
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey