Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The 1190 Massacre
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Norman Window Frame
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Holy Trinity Church
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- The Railway King: George Hudson
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Central Methodist Chapel
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Bootham Bar
- Is York Cursed?
- Jubbergate
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Mary Ward
- Roman Head Pot