Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Post War York
The latter half of the twentieth cen...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Norman Window Frame
- Scarborough Bridge
- Fishergate Bar
- Viking Boot
- Painting of 'Queen Henrietta Maria'
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Battle of the Standard
- King Edward III and York
- New Shopping Centres
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The Roman Fortress
- The Greyfriars
- A New University
- Bone Trial Piece