Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Retreat
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A New University
- The Norman Castle
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Mithras and Arimanius
- King Richard III and York
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- The Red Tower
- The Railway Institute
- New Shopping Centres
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Judges Lodging
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Horn of Ulf
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop