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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- The Cawood Sword
- King Edward I and York
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Debtors' Prison
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Statue of Napoleon
- Ripon College for Women
- Cinema Comes to York
- Olive Oil Container
- The Norman Abbey
- York Union Gas Works
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- York Art Gallery
- Anglian Cross
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior