Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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York St John University
On 11 December 1839 a meeting of the...
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An Independent City
For most of the Norman period York,...
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A List of Key Dates in York's History
A brief chronology of the city: Rom...
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Victorian
York didn’t become high...
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The Roman Civilian Settlement
In AD 71, the Ninth Legion of the Ro...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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Executions in York
On 31 March 1379 Edward Hewison was...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Feeding Roman York
- Mary Ward
- The Norman Castle
- First World War York
- Tombstone of a Roman Soldier
- The First Railway Station
- The Abbot's House
- William Etty, Artist
- Our Lady's Row
- Vale of York Viking Hoard
- Transport Moves On
- The Yorkshire Museum Moa
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- De Grey Rooms
- Eye Doctor's Branding Tool
- The Medieval Castle