Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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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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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- St Michael-Le-Belfrey Church
- Treasurer's House
- De Grey Rooms
- Monk Bar
- 62 Low Petergate
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Cinema Comes to York
- First World War York
- First World War Memorial
- The Minster in the 19th Century
- Constantius Chlorus
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Statue of the God Mars
- The Multangular Tower
- Ripon College for Women
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- Scarborough Bridge