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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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Tudor/Stuart
The arrival of the Tudors in 1485, w...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Barley Hall
- Constantius Chlorus
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- 62 Low Petergate
- Fairfax House
- The Multangular Tower
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- Church of St Helen
- Barker Tower
- The Retreat
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- York's Airfield
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Margaret Clitherow