Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Georgian
Georgian York was no longer a city o...
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A Regional Capital
The abolition of the Council in the...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Guilds of York
Guilds are formal groups of citizens...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Crest of York St John College
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- A New University
- Queen Margaret's Arch
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Ripon College for Women
- Transport Moves On
- York's Coat of Arms
- The Norman Castle
- Church of All Saints Pavement
- Roman Head Pot
- Anglian Hanging Bowl
- Cumberland House, King's Staith
- Lendal Tower
- Fairfax House
- York Railway Station
- St Columba's United Reformed Church