Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Dick Turpin
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Viking Sword Pommel
- The Red Tower
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Jubbergate
- The Multangular Tower
- The Assembly Rooms
- Feeding Roman York
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Anglian Carving
- The Basilica
- Second World War York
- York Castle Museum
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Fishergate Bar