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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Inscription to Hecules
- Teaching the Poor
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Anglian Carving
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Barley Hall
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York and the Holocaust
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Barker Tower
- Rebuilt in Stone
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- York Garrison