Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Eric Bloodaxe
- The Retreat
- Ouse Bridge
- Lendal Tower
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Feeding Roman York
- Fishergate Bar
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The White Rose of York
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- The George Fox Incident
- York Garrison
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- York Union Gas Works
- Aldwark Synagogue
- Viking Silk Cap
- The Mansion House