Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- York Central Library
- The Mansion House
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- Eric Bloodaxe
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Stonegate
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- The York Hoard
- York and the Holocaust
- King's Manor Tudor and Stuart
- The Minster in the 18th Century
- Amber Bead Workshop
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Viking Silk Cap
- Queen Margaret's Arch