Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Norman
When York was conquered by William,...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- New Earswick
- Roman Gods and Goddesses
- Gold Arm Ring
- Holy Trinity Church
- York Railway Station
- York Art Gallery
- The Multangular Tower
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Industrial Upheaval
- York St John in the 20th Century
- The George Fox Incident
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- Margaret Clitherow
- Dick Turpin
- Plum Cakes for Christmas