Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Union Gas Works
- Clifford's Tower
- King Edward I and York
- Guy Fawkes
- The Roman Fortress
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Shambles
- Jubbergate
- Our Lady's Row
- Norman Window Frame
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- First World War York
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Transport Moves On