Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- A New Vision For York
- The Debtors' Prison
- Viking Male Grooming
- The Roman Fortress
- The First Railway Station
- The County Court House
- New Shopping Centres
- The Hospitium
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Bronze weights
- The Railway King: George Hudson