Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mary Ward
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Bootham School
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Ouse Bridge
- Norman Window Frame
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Minster Library
- Rowntree Park
- Daniel Defoe's York
- The First Minster
- Inscription to Hecules
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The George Fox Incident
- The Female Prison
- New Shopping Centres
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle