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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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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...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Bronze weights
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The First Minster
- Norman Window Frame
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Statue of the God Mars
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Kirkgate: Victorian Street
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- The Railway Institute
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Daniel Defoe's York
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers