Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Teaching the Poor
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Military Belt Fitting
- Roman Chimney Pot
- A New University
- Fire in the Minster
- Church of St Helen
- New Shopping Centres
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Transport Moves On
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Guy Fawkes
- The York Observatory
- The Norman House
- Second World War York
- Dick Turpin