Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian Architecture
York was fortunate to undergo a buil...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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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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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Scarborough Bridge
- Alcuin of York
- First World War Memorial
- The County Court House
- Our Lady's Row
- Royal Station Hotel
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- Mithras and Arimanius
- York in the fifteenth Century
- Rowntree Park
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Joseph Terry & Sons: Chocolate Manufacturers
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Horn of Ulf
- Robert Holgate, Archbishop
- Second World War York
- The First Railway Station
- Fire in the Minster