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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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Impact of the Reformation
Henry VIII's reformation of the chur...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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Life in the Abbey
St Mary's Abbey in York was Benedict...
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The Downside of Victorian York
Behind the genteel, historic charact...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Minster after the Reformation
- All Saints Church, North Street
- The Medieval Minster
- Scarborough Bridge
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- The Mystery Plays
- Painting of 'The Brig Studley'
- Roman Chimney Pot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Inscription to Hecules
- 62 Low Petergate
- Statue of Napoleon
- Constantius Chlorus
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Bootham School
- Margaret Clitherow