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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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bootham Bar
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Shambles
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Retreat
- York Central Library
- York's Airfield
- A New Walk
- Is York Cursed?
- Water Lanes
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Medieval Abbey
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Norman Window Frame