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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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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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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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Abbot's House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- The George Fox Incident
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- The Shambles
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Statue of the God Mars
- St Crux's Church
- John Carr - Architect
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- The End of the Abbey
- Bootham Park Hospital (formerly York Lunatic Asylum)
- The Assembly Rooms