Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Industrial Upheaval
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Female Prison
- The Abbot's House
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The York Observatory
- Is York Cursed?
- The Debtors' Prison
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- 62 Low Petergate
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool