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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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- View from Station Rise
- York Union Gas Works
- Ripon College for Women
- Holy Trinity Church
- Industrial Upheaval
- The County Court House
- Alcuin of York
- Middleham Jewel
- Mary Ward
- The Retreat
- The Battle of the Standard
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- New Earswick
- Jewbury Cemetery
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- The Norman Abbey
- York's Coat of Arms
- Walmgate Bar