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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- The Black Death
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The York Observatory
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Assembly Rooms
- York's Coat of Arms
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster after the Reformation
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Roman Fortress
- Mary Ward
- The Shambles