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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Anglian Cross
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The First Minster
- The Black Death
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Guildhall
- Mary Ward
- Gold Finger Ring
- Is York Cursed?
- Industrial Upheaval
- William Etty, Artist
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Central Methodist Chapel
- De Grey Rooms
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Victoria Bar
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Teaching the Poor