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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- The Guildhall
- Roman Chimney Pot
- York Central Library
- Church of St Wilfrid
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- Seal of Snarrus the Tax Collector
- York Castle Museum
- Guy Fawkes
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- York Railway Station
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Cinema Comes to York
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Inside the Roman Fortress