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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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Walmgate Bar
- The Female Prison
- Holy Trinity Church
- The Retreat
- Bone Trial Piece
- Rowntree Park
- York St John in the 20th Century
- A Pipkin
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Royal Station Hotel
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Clifford's Tower
- King Edward III and York
- Roman Head Pot
- The Pilgrimage of Grace