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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Barker Tower
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Lendal Tower
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Shambles
- Viking Sword Pommel
- First World War Memorial
- The Abbot's House
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- The Assembly Rooms
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Alcuin of York
- Viking Coins
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Railway Station
- Inscription from Fortress Gate