Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Life in Viking York
York changed when it was captured by...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Statue of an Athlete
- Barley Hall
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- William Etty, Artist
- Vikings and Christianity
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The Abbot's House
- John Carr - Architect
- Holy Trinity Church
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Our Lady's Row
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Norman Castle
- Lendal Tower
- The Crossed Keys Symbol