Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Fire in the Minster
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- The Abbot's House
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Horn of Ulf
- Bootham School
- Jubbergate
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York's Airfield
- Anglian Carving
- Margaret Clitherow
- York Castle Museum
- York Art Gallery
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- The Mystery Plays
- York's Coat of Arms
- King Richard III and York