Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Our Lady's Row
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Horn of Ulf
- The First Railway Station
- Fishergate Bar
- Clifford's Tower
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's Airfield
- King Edward II and York
- Guy Fawkes
- De Grey Rooms
- The Medieval Castle
- New Shopping Centres
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- A New Vision For York
- Micklegate Bar
- Bootham School