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 in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- De Grey Rooms
- The Cawood Sword
- York's Airfield
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- New Earswick
- Church of St Olave
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Military Belt Fitting
- Church of St Wilfrid
- 62 Low Petergate
- Lendal Tower
- Micklegate Bar
- Cinema Comes to York