Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Edward I and York
- The Shambles
- Bronze weights
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Fire in the Minster
- The White Rose of York
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- Gold Finger Ring
- The First Railway Station
- Constantius Chlorus
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- York Castle Museum
- Feeding Roman York
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- St Martin Le Grand Church