Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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Visible Roman York
The Yorkshire Museum in Museum Gar...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Water Lanes
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- St Crux's Church
- The Basilica
- King Richard III and York
- The County Court House
- Walmgate Bar
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- First World War York
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Scarborough Bridge
- Constantius Chlorus
- The Medieval Minster
- Anglian Cross
- Our Lady's Row