Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A City Protected by Water
The Romans chose York’s locati...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The White Rose of York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- View from Station Rise
- York Central Library
- Clifford's Tower
- Viking Male Grooming
- Victoria Bar
- Middleham Jewel
- The Council of Arles
- The Roman Fortress
- Holy Trinity Church
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Mansion House
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Medieval Castle
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- The Shambles