Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The End of Roman York
Eboracum (Roman York) remained an i...
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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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Tudor Troubles Two
The Tudor dynasty was a religious ro...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The Retreat
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- A New Walk
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The 1190 Massacre
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Military Belt Fitting
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- The Debtors' Prison
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Lendal Tower
- York Union Gas Works
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- The Shambles
- Anglian Cross
- Judges Lodging