Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- Scarborough Bridge
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- King Richard III and York
- Ripon College for Women
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Church of St Olave
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- First World War York
- William Etty, Artist
- Anglian Cross
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Fairfax House
- Inscription from Fortress Gate