Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The White Rose of York
- The Norman Minster
- The Hospitium
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- King Edward III and York
- The Shambles
- New Earswick
- The Black Death
- The End of the Abbey
- Norman Window Frame
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Gold Arm Ring
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Mansion House
- Royal Station Hotel