Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- King Richard II and York
- Fairfax House
- St Crux's Church
- The York Helmet
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Stonegate
- The Assembly Rooms
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Minster Library
- Bootham Bar
- King Edward II and York
- Monk Bar
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Jewbury Cemetery
- New Shopping Centres
- Is York Cursed?