Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Catholic Resistance
Some Catholic scholars, exiled on th...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Viking Sword Pommel
- Norman Window Frame
- The Railway Institute
- George Leeman
- York Garrison
- The Medieval Minster
- The Mansion House
- Treasurer's House
- The Roman Fortress
- Walmgate Bar
- The Council of Arles
- Statue of an Athlete
- The York Hoard
- Bones of a Roman Combatant
- Constantius Chlorus
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Alcuin of York