Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Medieval
York was a dangerous, intriguing, co...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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20th Century
The twentieth century saw the city o...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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Life in Medieval York
In the Middle Ages, York was home to...
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Bronze weights
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Gold Arm Ring
- York and the Holocaust
- Crest of York St John College
- Fire in the Minster
- The Red Tower
- Is York Cursed?
- The Retreat
- A New Walk
- Statue of the God Mars
- The White Rose of York
- The First Minster
- Barker Tower
- The Council of Arles
- Rebuilt in Stone
- Sixties York
- King Richard III and York