Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Crux's Church
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Medieval Minster
- Vikings and Christianity
- Mary Ward
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Bootham Bar
- The Council of Arles
- Mithras and Arimanius
- New Earswick
- A New University
- The Railway Institute
- Margaret Clitherow
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Silver Strap Ends
- Stonegate