Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Basilica
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- York Railway Station
- Norman Window Frame
- The Hospitium
- The Retreat
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Railway Institute
- York Bombed
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Roman Fortress
- Viking Boot
- The Mansion House
- Viking Silk Cap
- King Richard III and York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head