Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Barker Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Walmgate Bar
- View from Station Rise
- Stonegate
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- King Richard III and York
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Norman Abbey
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Daniel Defoe's York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Viking Silk Cap
- New Earswick
- Gold Arm Ring
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Silver Strap Ends