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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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Early Christian York
In 601, Pope Gregory decided to se...
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Life Speeds Up
It was becoming easier for people to...
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King and Court in York
April 1642: When the London mob made...
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The Normans Arrive
Previous southern kings had been con...
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Crossed Keys Symbol
- Silver Strap Ends
- The Bar Convent
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- George Leeman
- Soup Toureen with Horse Handle
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- Industrial Upheaval
- Statue of the God Mars
- Mary Ward
- Transport Moves On
- King Edward I and York
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- King's Manor - Victorian
- The Battle of Marston Moor
- Sixties York