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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Railway Station
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Church of St Helen
- Lendal Tower
- Our Lady's Row
- Silver Strap Ends
- The York Helmet
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- New Shopping Centres
- The Mansion House
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Retreat
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart