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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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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A City Worth Visiting
With so much preserved history, attr...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Norman Abbey
- Barley Hall
- York Bombed
- The George Fox Incident
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Viking Male Grooming
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Transport Moves On
- The First Railway Station
- The Shambles
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- St Crux's Church
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- De Grey Rooms
- The Norman Minster
- Amber Bead Workshop