Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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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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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- William Etty, Artist
- The Norman Castle
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Judges Lodging
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Monk Bar
- Transport Moves On
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- York and the Holocaust
- St William's Shrine
- The Norman House
- The Assembly Rooms
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Black Death
- Treasurer's House