Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Black Death
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Yorkshire Museum
- The Debtors' Prison
- Bone Trial Piece
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Medieval Prisons
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- The Medieval Minster
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Statue of Napoleon
- Monk Bar