Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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A City Left Behind
The industrial revolution had far le...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- Artists, Writers and Scientists
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Medieval Prisons
- The Assembly Rooms
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- The 1190 Massacre
- Our Lady's Row
- Lendal Tower
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Bootham School
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Minster Library
- Inscription to Hecules
- The George Fox Incident
- Jewbury Cemetery
- The Council of Arles