Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Female Prison
- Victoria Bar
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Basilica
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Union Gas Works
- Ouse Bridge
- The Norman Castle
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Barley Hall
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Lendal Bridge
- York Castle Museum
- De Grey Rooms