Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Lendal Tower
- King Edward II and York
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- Bootham Bar
- William Etty, Artist
- Central Methodist Chapel
- Church of St Wilfrid
- St William's Shrine
- Alcuin of York
- The Cawood Sword
- The York Helmet
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Our Lady's Row
- Mary Ward
- Elizabeth Boardingham