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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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Red Tower
- A New Vision For York
- The Shambles
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Aldwark Synagogue
- A New University
- Anglian Carving
- Statue of the God Mars
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Horn of Ulf
- Fairfax House
- St William's Shrine
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Sixties York
- York St John in the 20th Century