Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Prehistory
Human beings have lived in the immed...
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The Roman Army in York
Over a period of about 300 years Yor...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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City Under Siege
At Selby on April 11, 1644, the parl...
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York's Jewish History - An Audio Trail
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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Viking Industry and Trade
Manufactured objects in Jorvik ...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Shambles
- First World War Memorial
- Lendal Bridge
- The Minster in Viking Times
- Roman Chimney Pot
- The County Court House
- Inside the Roman Fortress
- Rebuilt in Stone
- King's Manor - Victorian
- Ripon College for Women
- Plum Cakes for Christmas
- Viking Male Grooming
- Anglian Burial Vessel
- Dick Turpin
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Elizabeth Boardingham
- Barley Hall