Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medical Practice in York
Medieval York was a death trap. &nbs...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- York St John in the 20th Century
- Fourteen Centuries of Learning
- The Abbot's House
- King Edward II and York
- The Guildhall
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Daniel Defoe's York
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Victoria Bar
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Ripon College for Women
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- York Central Library
- The Norman Abbey
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- Anglian Burial Vessel