Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Norman Window Frame
- Yorkshire Museum
- Olive Oil Container
- A New Walk
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Statue of an Athlete
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Gold Finger Ring
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- York Central Library
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- A New University
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Lendal Tower
- The Mansion House