Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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Lost Buildings of York
York is celebrated for its medieval...
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Roman Empire Governed from York
The Roman world was governed from w...
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Monastic Orders in York
As well as countless churches, Medie...
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The York Abbey, St Mary's
St Mary's Abbey in York was a g...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- William Etty, Artist
- The York Hoard
- York's Airfield
- Our Lady's Row
- The First Minster
- York in the fifteenth Century
- View from Station Rise
- A New University
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- The 1190 Massacre
- The Dissolution of the Monasteries
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- Skeldergate Bridge
- Water Lanes
- Military Belt Fitting
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Bootham School