Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Edward II and York
- Medieval Prisons
- The Assembly Rooms
- Statue of the God Mars
- York and the Holocaust
- York Castle Museum
- De Grey Rooms
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- York Central Library
- Guy Fawkes
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of an Athlete
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- Water Lanes
- Ripon College for Women
- Barley Hall
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Norman Window Frame