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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Silver Strap Ends
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- The Medieval Castle
- The New Theatre
- First World War York
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Ripon College for Women
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- St William's Shrine
- Monk Bar
- New Shopping Centres
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries