Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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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 York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Norman Window Frame
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- King Richard II and York
- Vikings and Christianity
- Roman Head Pot
- The Norman Castle
- York Railway Station
- George Leeman
- Statue of Napoleon
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- York Central Library
- The First Minster
- Ouse Bridge
- The Victorian Prison Building
- St Crux's Church
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Shambles