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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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York Union Gas Works
- Medieval Prisons
- New Earswick
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Gold Arm Ring
- Fire in the Minster
- The Bar Convent
- Barker Tower
- York Art Gallery
- The Medieval Minster
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Bootham Bar
- Ouse Bridge
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman House