Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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Viking
The Vikings are easily reduced to a...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- A New University
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Ripon College for Women
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Military Belt Fitting
- The Mansion House
- St William's Shrine
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Coppergate & Jorvik Viking Centre
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Vikings and Christianity
- Rebuilt in Stone
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- Gold Arm Ring
- York Railway Station
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- A Pipkin