Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Is York Cursed?
- Second World War York
- Inscription to Hecules
- York St John in the 20th Century
- View from Station Rise
- Minster Library
- Our Lady's Row
- York Bombed
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Medieval Minster
- Viking Male Grooming
- The County Court House
- Church of St Helen
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- York's Coat of Arms
- Hair of a Roman Girl