Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Romans Arrive
York ’s history truly be...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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The Viking Kingdom
For the best part of a century large...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Industrialisation
In the latter half of the 19th centu...
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Rebellion and Revenge
To make room for one of his castles,...
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Roman
The city was founded in or around AD...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- The First Minster
- The Medieval Minster
- York Garrison
- Roman Head Pot
- Gold Finger Ring
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- King's Manor - Victorian
- St Martin Le Grand Church
- The First Railway Station
- The Red Tower
- A New University
- All Saints Church, North Street
- York's first historian: Francis Drake
- Cinema Comes to York
- Aldwark Synagogue
- The Debtors' Prison
- Medieval Chamber Pot