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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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York Minster
York's cathedral church is one...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Medieval Castle
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- King Richard II and York
- Church of St Helen
- York's Medieval Synagogue
- Cinema Comes to York
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- A New Vision For York
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York Bombed
- Anglian Carving
- The Horn of Ulf
- William Etty, Artist
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers