Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Minster
- The White Rose of York
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Saints and Prophets Statues from St. Marys Abbey
- The Norman Castle
- The Debtors' Prison
- Central Methodist Chapel
- York Bombed
- Statue of an Athlete
- Dick Turpin
- Alcuin of York
- De Grey Rooms
- Treasurer's House
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Garrison
- York Central Library
- The Basilica
- A New Vision For York