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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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Social Centre of the North
York had changed. Attempts to...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- York's Coat of Arms
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The Female Prison
- The Debtors' Prison
- King Edward III and York
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Victoria Bar
- Anglian Cross
- Judges Lodging
- Middleham Jewel
- Fairfax House
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Statue of the God Mars
- John Carr - Architect