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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Medieval Chamber Pot
- Royal Station Hotel
- Priory Church of the Holy Trinity
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- The Guildhall
- Statue of an Athlete
- York's Coat of Arms
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York Art Gallery
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Roman Fortress
- Dick Turpin
- Bone Trial Piece
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers