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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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Roman Fortress
- Rowntree Park
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The Cawood Sword
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- Bootham Bar
- A New University
- Bootham School
- Statue of the God Mars
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Norman Window Frame
- Micklegate Bar
- Medieval Prisons
- William Etty, Artist
- The Assembly Rooms
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The York Observatory
- A New Vision For York