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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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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1000 Years of Justice at York Castle
York Castle has been a site of justi...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Bar Convent
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- George Leeman
- York and Ripon Diocesan Training School for Masters
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Schools in Tudor and Stuart York
- The York Hoard
- Guy Fawkes
- York Union Gas Works
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- New Earswick
- Inscription from Fortress Gate
- Bootham Bar
- The Newgate Cross Shaft
- The Assembly Rooms
- York Art Gallery
- The Norman Abbey