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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Anglian York
Anglo-Saxons were living in and arou...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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A Blossoming Cultural Scene
The Victorian thirst for self-improv...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jubbergate
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Minster in Viking Times
- The Railway Institute
- A New University
- The Medieval Abbey
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Micklegate Bar
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Olive Oil Container
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Bootham School
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Anglian Carving
- Second World War York
- Royal Station Hotel
- Holy Trinity Church