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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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- King Richard III and York
- King Richard II and York
- Inscription to Hecules
- Margaret Clitherow
- The York Hoard
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The 1190 Massacre
- Dick Turpin
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The Cawood Sword
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Skeldergate Bridge
- New Earswick
- The Shambles