Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Vikings and Christianity
- Barker Tower
- St Columba's United Reformed Church
- New Shopping Centres
- The Council of Arles
- The 1190 Massacre
- York's Coat of Arms
- Rebuilt in Stone
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Roman Head Pot
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Victorian Prison Building
- The Cawood Sword
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- Water Lanes
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Mary Ward
- Church of St Olave