Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Cars and Consumers
Like most cities in the Western worl...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Horn of Ulf
- Viking Boot
- The Minster in the 20th Century
- King Richard II and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Jubbergate
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Bombed
- The Roman Fortress
- The Greyfriars
- Inscription to Hecules
- New Earswick
- The Norman Minster
- Norman Window Frame
- York Garrison
- Teaching the Poor
- Archbishop Scrope Executed