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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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Lendal Bridge
- The Medieval Castle
- Medieval Prisons
- Stonegate
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Lendal Tower
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York Garrison
- King Richard III and York
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Is York Cursed?
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Hospitium
- Bootham School
- New Shopping Centres