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Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Micklegate Bar
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Anglian Carving
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- The York Observatory
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Anglian Cross
- Minster Library
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Crest of York St John College
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- The Medieval Minster
- Ripon College for Women
- King Edward II and York
- The Railway Institute
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- New Shopping Centres