Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Industrial Upheaval
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Constantius Chlorus
- St Crux's Church
- The Roman Fortress
- First World War York
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- New Shopping Centres
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Saint William: Patron Saint of York
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Pilgrimage of Grace