Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Bone Trial Piece
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- First World War Memorial
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Military Belt Fitting
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Judges Lodging
- The First Railway Station
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Viking Male Grooming
- Our Lady's Row
- Margaret Clitherow