Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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City of Kings
The city of York and the Crown were...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Life in Elizabethan York
In many respects the Elizabethan per...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- John Carr - Architect
- Joseph Aloysius Hansom
- George Stubbs and Whistlejacket in York
- Alcuin of York
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- 62 Low Petergate
- The Battle of the Standard
- The Assembly Rooms
- Water Lanes
- The Medieval Minster
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Fishergate Bar
- York Garrison
- First World War Memorial
- York Art Gallery