Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Bone Trial Piece
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Inscription to Hecules
- View from Station Rise
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The York Hoard
- The Medieval Abbey
- Clifford's Tower
- Olive Oil Container
- First World War York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Ouse Bridge
- Judges Lodging
- Barker Tower
- The George Fox Incident
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Art Gallery