Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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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.
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Bar Convent
- The Abbot's House
- The New Theatre
- Inscription to Hecules
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- King Richard II and York
- Gold Arm Ring
- Church of St Olave
- The Female Prison
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- Ripon College for Women
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Norman Castle
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- A New University
- A New Vision For York