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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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Norman Reconstruction
William stayed in York in Christmas...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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Trade on the Rivers
York stands at the point where two r...
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York in the Civil War
After the king left the city, York w...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Treasurer's House
- St Leonard's Hospital
- Amber Bead Workshop
- The Guildhall
- The Mansion House
- Tombstone of Julia Velva
- Ouse Bridge
- The Red Tower
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers
- The Assembly Rooms
- Church of St Helen
- Statue of an Athlete
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- The Council of Arles
- King Edward I and York
- The Medieval Castle
- Inscription to Hecules
- The Roman Fortress