Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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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 Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Anglian Cross
- Vikings and Christianity
- The Multangular Tower
- Barker Tower
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Viking Male Grooming
- Teaching the Poor
- The Guildhall
- Statue of an Athlete
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Statue of Napoleon